During the receiving process, one must choose a container to place weapons into. This requirement is for the identification of the proper container and for a pick/materiel movement request to deliver the item to the container selected during the the receiving screen. The condition code and NSN of the items stowed within a container drive weather an item can be stowed with its like counterparts. It is recommended that DPAS display the NSN of items being stowed in a container, and the Condition Code of those items for the purpose of container recommendation/selection.

Please be advised that Navy Property Accountability module users will be unable to access ELMS during the period beginning 3pm EST on Tuesday September 29th, until 8am EST on Friday October 2nd due to the annual EOFY lockout period. If you have questions, please direct them to the Navy PP&E Management Support Office via their centralized email inbox, which is
Please be advised that ELMS will be unavailable beginning Friday, October 2nd at 9:00 pm EST for server maintenance. Estimated downtime is stated to last up to 60 minutes in length - please plan accordingly.