After inspection, Type II shelf-life items require which action?

• A. Discard the item if inspection date is missed.
• B. Affix a new shelf-life extension label to the materiel.
• C. Record the date and continue using.
• D. Return to vendor.

Answer: (B)

Type II shelf-life items are managed by updating their expiration when they pass inspection. After inspection, if the item is still usable, you affix a shelf-life extension label to the materiel to reflect the new extended expiration date. This label communicates the revised shelf life so inventory records and users know the item remains usable within the extended period. It keeps the item in service rather than discarding it or returning it, as long as the extended date is respected. The other options don’t align with this process: discarding for missed inspection would be unnecessary if the item can be approved for extension, recording the date without updating the shelf life would misrepresent usability, and returning to the vendor isn’t part of the standard Type II extension procedure.