Material condition tags, shown in figure 2-1 are used to indicate the inspection and condition status of ordnance material, except for that material in process that has accompanying material condition status documentation. Material condition tags and labels must be affixed to the material so that they permit easy identification of the material's condition. When it is impractical to tag each item (i.e., nuts, bolts, resistors, etc.), then the container, rack, bin, or drawer should be tagged or labeled.

Material condition tags and labels are filled out by the person affixing the tag or label to the material.

Periodically, QA personnel monitor that process. However, all tags and labels on material identified as serviceable are authenticated by a QA inspector, who applies a QA inspection stamp or a signature to the tags and labels. When the condition status of material changes, the material condition tags or labels are changed to show the new status. The older tags and labels are removed, the serviceable tags and labels are submitted to the QA department, and all other tags and labels are destroyed by the person removing them.

Table 2-1.-Material Condition Tags and Labels

Table 2-2.-Inspection Stamp