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Table 7-1. Shelf Life Codes
Shelf life
Type I, non-extendable1
Type II, expendable2
Nondeteriorative
O
0
1 month
A
2 months
B
3 months
C
1
4 months
D
5 months
E
6 months
F
2
9 months
G
3
12 months
H
4
15 months
J
18 months
K
5
21 months
L
24 months
M
6
27 months
N
30 months
P
36 months
Q
7
48 months
R
8
60 months
S
9
NOTE
Military essential and medical items with a shelf life of greater than 60 months (5 years) will be
assigned a shelf life code "X" as outlined in AR 700-89.
1
A Type I item Is an item of supply which is determined through an evaluation of technical test data and/or actual
experience to be an item with a definite period of shelf life which cannot be extended.
2
A Type II item is an item of supply having an assigned shelf life time period that may be extended after completion
of an inspection, a test, or restorative action.
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