Figure 3-2. Series of DA Form 3444-series records showing a misfiled record.
g. If the file is an ITR or OTR, place a piece of colored tape over the "R" block
(front and back of the back portion of the folder) to indicate the year the record is to be
retired (Table 3-3). If the retirement year changes, another piece of colored tape is
placed over the block.
Year ITR Is To Be Retired
Color of Tape
1990
1997
Green
1991
1998
Yellow
1992
1999
Silver or White
1993
2000
Black
1994
2001
Orange
1995
2002
Red
1996
2003
Blue
Table 3-3. Tape color codes for retirement dates.
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