Advanced Dispatch A dispatch of mail made early enough to arrive at the destination facility before the critical entry time…
Advanced Computing Environment (ACE) A systematic and cost-effect approach to manage information technology (IT) infrastructure by centralizing acquisition, development, and…
Adult Signature A Competitive Ancillary Service that requires the recipient of the mailpiece to be 21 years of age or…
Administrative Support Manual (ASM) A directive that contains policy and procedures for various administrative and support functions. These include postal…
Administrative Support Facility (ASF) A single-function organization that typically serves the entire organization and reports directly to Headquarters (e.g., an…
AdjustPay A Web-based application that enables a supervisor to review an employee’s history of paid hours and to authorize a…
Adjustment Processing System (APS) A software application used to make payroll adjustments for employees other than rural carriers and their…
Adjusted Service Commitment exclusion period (ASC exclusion period) The time during the year (the holiday mailing season in December) when…
Adjustable Platform Stool A stool with a heavy base, adjustable for height and angle, used by clerks doing manual distribution.…
Adhesive Stamp A gummed stamp, either self-adhesive or with mucilage requiring moistening, that is designed to be affixed to mail.