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The Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) is a six position code that uniquely identifies a Department of Defense unit, activity, or organization that has the authority to requisition, contract for, receive, have custody of, issue, or ship DoD assets, or fund/pay bills for materials and/or services. The first positions of the code designate the particular Service/Agency element of ownership.

MAPACs are often used interchangeably with DODAACs, usually without any negative impact.  However, the Military Assistance Program Address Code is different in that it identifies an foreign military activity, often the recipient of Foreign Military Sales (FMS).