Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 5230.42A
(Mod
/Prime
/Class)
Example 2: UNIT TYPE
Definition: Data field that is the identifier of the classification of a unit.
Reconstructed DE: UNIT CLASSIFICATION IDENTIFIER
(Mod
/Prime
/Class)
Rule 2: Class Words are reserved; i.e. they shall not be used as Modifiers or Prime Words.
Comment: A sufficient number of words and the avoidance of confusing abbreviations
contribute to better naming standards.
Example 1: DATE OF BIRTH
Definition: Date of birth for an Employee
(MMDDYY)
Reconstructed DE: EMPLOYEE BIRTH DATE
(Prime
/Mod
/Class)
Rule 3: Each data element name shall have one Class Word taken from the pre-defined
Class Word list.
Comment: Missing Class Word - By restricting the data element name to one Class Word,
the data element is formulated to describe only one use. If a data element name does not
contain a Class Word, derive the Class Word from the definition.
Example 1: TASK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED DESCRIPTION
(Mod
/Prime
/Mod
/Mod)
Definition: Text field which describes the required task authorization.
Reconstructed DE:
AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED DESCRIPTION TEXT
(Prime
/Mod
/Mod
/Class)
Example 2: MEMBER OCCUPATION
(Prime
/Mod)
Definition: The military speciality and billet, or civilian occupation and position, of a
military or civilian member of the Coast Guard.
Reconstructed DE: MEMBER OCCUPATION NAME
(Prime
/Mod
/Class)
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