| The offer/release code (O/R) identifies whether or not the shipper must notify the FMS customer or his freight forwarder that the item is ready for shipment and is shown in Record Position 46. This field can be modified by posting a 'AM1' or a 'AM5' document with the changed value in RP 46. |
| Offer Release Option Code |
Explanation |
|---|---|
| A | Freight and parcel post shipments will be released automatically by shipping activity without advance notice (Notice of Availablity). |
| E | |
| R | |
| U | |
| Y | Advance notice is required before release of shipment, but shipment can be released automatically if release instructions are not received by the shipping activity within 15 days. Parcel post shipments will be automatically released. |
| Z | Advance notice is required before release of shipment. Shipping activity will follow up on the Notice of Availability until release instructions are furnished. Parcel post shipments will be automatically released. |
| X | This is not an offer/relase code, but rather denotes that the Defense Transportaion System (DTS) will move the requisitioned equipment. The Implenting Agency (IA) and the country representative have agreed that the IA wil sponsor shipment to a country address under the Defense Transporation System according to the "Mark For" code in Record Position 33. The Freight Forwarder code in Record Position 47 must contain an "X" value. |
| X | This is not an offer/relase code, but rather denotes that shipments are to be made to an assembly point or staging area as indicated by the clear text instructions on exception requisitions. A "Mark For" code in Record Position 33 is required. The Freight Forwarder code in Record Position 47 must contain an "W" value. |