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A new TCN will be created each time a shipment enters the transportation pipeline. In many shipments, TCNs begin with a Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DODAAC). The 17 character TCN is essentially a four-part number composed of a DODAAC, Julian date, serial number, and suffix. The first three parts of the TCN for Military Standard Requisition and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP) shipments are normally the requisition number, found on such documents as the DD Form 1348-1A, Issue Release/Receipt Document, (See Figure 202-5), DD Form 1149, Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document, (See Figure 203-1), or a contract. For most other shipments, the TCN is constructed in the same standard four-part format.
2. However, the construction of a SEAVAN TCN differ slightly from the standard by inclusion of a voyage document number instead of a Julian date and by using the suffix to identify container service payments responsibility and the container type. There are two ways available to book a shipment for a SEAVAN. The first method is when a shipper goes straight to the carrier's website and books directly with them. The second method is when the shipper uses the Integrated Booking System to book a shipment. When using this method, the TCN is assigned by the Water Clearance Authority (WCA)/Ocean Cargo Clearance Authority (OCCA). The personal property TCN has a totally unique construction derived from the sponsoring member's/employee's Service, social security number, shipment pickup/turn-in date, and the type of personal property being shipped. |