In a DODAAC, which does the first position identify?

In a DODAAC, which does the first position identify?

• A. The unit requesting the item
• B. The location of the item
• C. The type of item
• D. The service requesting the item

Answer: (D)

The first position in a DoDAAC identifies the DoD component or service responsible for the item. This designator tells you which service (Army, Navy, Air Force, etc.) is handling or requesting the item, so routing, responsibility, and accounting are tied to the correct organization. The remaining positions define the specific activity within that component—such as the particular unit or location—so the code as a whole points to the exact office handling the item.

The first position in a DoDAAC identifies the DoD component or service responsible for the item. This designator tells you which service (Army, Navy, Air Force, etc.) is handling or requesting the item, so routing, responsibility, and accounting are tied to the correct organization. The remaining positions define the specific activity within that component—such as the particular unit or location—so the code as a whole points to the exact office handling the item.