Table 2-5. Shelf-Life Codes (Ref. AR 700-89)*

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Table 2-5. Shelf-Life Codes

(Ref. AR 700-89)*

Type I

Type II

Shelf-Life Period

(nonextendable)

(extendable)

Non-deteriorative

month

months

* Military essential and medical items with shelf-life of greater than 60 months (5

years) will be assigned shelf-life code X as outlined in paragraph 4f of AR 700-89.

The shelf-life codes are also used as the basis to determine the condition of a shelf-life item in terms of time remaining,

and thus to downgrade if necessary (see Table 2-2, Par. 2-2c). For example, if the specified storage period for a type I

shelf-life item has expired, it shall be reclassified to Condition Code H; if the specified storage period for a type II shelf- life

item has expired, designated (by supply bulletin, or responsible depot personnel) restorative, test, or inspection actions

must be performed to return the item to an acceptable level of readiness. Upon completion of such actions, the item shall

be reclassified and returned to storage.

g. Inspection Frequency (IFC).

(1) The inspection Frequency column contains a code defining the elapsed time between cyclic inspections.

Definitions for these codes are given in table 2-6.

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