DoD's business leaders and warfighters require access to integrated, consistent, and complete real property data for decision making. To improve the accessibility and consistency of real property data across the Department, BEI created real property unique identifiers (RPUIDs). RPUIDs will be issued by and maintained in a centralized database—called The Real Property Unique Identifier Registry (RPUIR)—providing 24x7 access to core real property site and asset data.
An RPUID is the "glue" that connects data.
An RPUID is a non-intelligent, 18-character number assigned to a real property site or asset.
All UIDs will be generated by, and maintained in, the Registry.
A Site is comprised of one or more contiguous land parcels, and/or a collection of buildings, structures, or linear structures. A Site UID is assigned to a site in which DoD holds a legal interest.
An Asset is a land parcel, building, structure, or linear structure located on a site. An Asset UID is assigned to each individual land parcel or facility (i.e., a building, structure, or linear structure).
A UID is never duplicated or reused and remains archived in the Registry database even after the asset is retired or disposed, so that the UID and associated organizational information will be available for audit and reporting purposes.
See process diagram on "How to Obtain a Site UID".
The UID and Registry initiatives will help improve the accuracy of financial, physical, and legal information contained in DoD's real property inventory by allowing ready linking of transactions, personnel, and equipment with the affected sites and assets. These initiatives will also:
