C7.7.1. Definition. The MAPAD, DoD 4000.25-8-M, contains information and addresses required for shipment of materiel and distribution of related documentation under Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or grant aid programs. It includes addresses of FMS freight forwarders, country representatives, and purchasers. The MAPAD is available for use by DoD activities, the General Services Administration, commercial firms, foreign governments, and international organizations participating in FMS or grant aid programs. The MAPAD can also include CONUS locations.

C7.7.2. MAPAD Contents. The MAPAD includes:

C7.7.2.1. Type Address Code (TAC). The TAC is a one-position alpha or numeric code designating the use of the address; see Table C7.T2. for explanation of the TAC in the MAPAD.

C7.7.2.2. Special Instructions. Each purchaser has Special Instructions in the MAPAD that identify customer preferences such as clear-text addresses and shipping instructions. Special instructions may identify the name and location of commercial airports to be used for commercial Defense Transportation System air freight, a preference for specific surface carriers, or restrictions for certain types of freight. TAC M addresses must be used as the shipping address on all documentation. Organizational emails and Point of Contact information should be included for the addresses.

C7.7.3. MAPAD Address Changes. Correct MAPAD addresses are essential for accurate routing of cargo and documentation and will also ensure the FMS purchasers are charged the correct transportation rate. Purchasers are responsible for ensuring MAPAD addresses are current and maintaining accurate contact information. It is strongly recommended that FMS purchasers conduct an annual review of all MAPAD addresses for accuracy and work with the Implementing Agency (IA) to delete MAPAD addresses that are no longer required. If there is a change in FMS freight forwarder, the purchaser is responsible for adjusting its MAPAD listing through the IA focal point and reconciling shipments received by its former FMS freight forwarder. A failure to update the MAPAD may result in storage charges for the purchaser at the former FMS freight forwarder’s facility or at a DoD vendor’s facility.

C7.7.4. Electronic Distribution. A Communication Routing Identifier code can be used for electronic transmission of supply and shipping status to the TAC 4 MAPAD address. A Communication Routing Identifier is a seven-character code that uniquely identifies an International Logistics Communication System (ILCS) account, established with the DLA Transaction Services, to electronically transmit and receive supply and shipment status (TAC 4) data between the FMS purchaser and DoD supply systems. There is a subscription fee for an ILCS account. There may be other hardware, software, training, and installation costs associated with initial establishment of ILCS connectivity. These costs can be paid through a FMS case. For more information, contact the Defense Logistics Agency Transaction Services helpdesk at 937-656-3247 or daashelp@dla.mil.

Table C7.T2. Type of Address Codes