Which tag indicates an unserviceable, condemned condition of an item?

Which tag indicates an unserviceable, condemned condition of an item?

• A. Red Tag
• B. Yellow Tag
• C. DD Form 1577, Unserviceable Condemned Tag
• D. Green Tag

Answer: (C)

In maintenance tagging, status is shown on a formal tag attached to the item. When something is unserviceable and condemned, the official indicator is the Unserviceable Condemned Tag documented on DD Form 1577. This tag tells everyone that the item cannot be repaired for return to service and must be dispositioned (quarantined, disposed of, or salvaged) rather than issued. It stops the item from being used again and communicates the condemnation status to all maintenance and supply personnel. For context, a Red Tag generally signals a dangerous condition and “Do Not Use” so it must not be operated immediately due to a hazard. A Yellow Tag often means the item is out of service for repair or awaiting action, and a Green Tag means the item is serviceable and ready for issue. The Unserviceable Condemned Tag is the formal designation used when an item is deemed unserviceable and condemned.

In maintenance tagging, status is shown on a formal tag attached to the item. When something is unserviceable and condemned, the official indicator is the Unserviceable Condemned Tag documented on DD Form 1577. This tag tells everyone that the item cannot be repaired for return to service and must be dispositioned (quarantined, disposed of, or salvaged) rather than issued. It stops the item from being used again and communicates the condemnation status to all maintenance and supply personnel.

For context, a Red Tag generally signals a dangerous condition and “Do Not Use” so it must not be operated immediately due to a hazard. A Yellow Tag often means the item is out of service for repair or awaiting action, and a Green Tag means the item is serviceable and ready for issue. The Unserviceable Condemned Tag is the formal designation used when an item is deemed unserviceable and condemned.