Description
For every vehicle NSN, a base Equivalence value is assigned. USAF assigns the number value dependent upon the staffing and maintenance requirements for a NSN.
They need a field with a whole number drop down from 1-20 on the Agency Attribute of the Catalog.
This should not be a mandatory entry.
This is all DPAS is asked to perform at this time.

Recommended
During Stock Nbr A/U/D, under the Agency Attributes tab, create an Equivalence field with a text box of values 1.0-20.0 with .5 values.
Once assigned, have Equivalence viewed in Asset Info under the Catalog tab of Maint Asset Master Update and Asset Info during Dispatch A/U.

Mission Critical
Mission critical because Equivalence values are used to dictate manning and budget.

Benefits
Equivalence recording will be used to manage and project budget requirements. DPAS will streamline the recording while keeping visibility in PA and M&U.

Users
APO to load.

Joe Stossel comment, 8/10/2015:
appears needed when we get to the End of Life Inquiries

Completed - Release 4.0 - 29 April 2016