Figure 1-7. Retirement "R" block on DA Form 3444.
(1) The retirement year for OTRs is 3-years after the end of the year in which
medical treatment was last given. For example, if a record s initiated in 1992, it is color
coded for tentative retirement in January 1996 by placing a strip of blue tape over the block
printed "R." If the record is used during 1993, the blue tape will be covered by green tape to
show a new tentative retirement date of January 1997.
(2) The retirement year for ITRs of a nonteaching MTF is 1-year after the end of
the year in which disposition occurred.
(3) The retirement year for ITRs of a teaching MTF is 5-years after the end of
the year in which disposition occurred.
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