What is the difference between YELLOW TAT and RED TAT?

• A. YELLOW TAT must accompany troops and be accessible en-route, while RED TAT must be available at the destination before or upon unit arrival.
• B. YELLOW TAT is for domestic shipments; RED TAT for international shipments.
• C. YELLOW TAT is for cargo; RED TAT is for personnel.
• D. YELLOW TAT is expired; RED TAT is valid.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is how the color tags indicate where and when the items are meant to be accessible during movement. Yellow TAT items stay with the unit or are readily accessible along the route, so they can be used or requested while the troops are en route. Red TAT items, on the other hand, are staged at the destination and must be ready for the unit to use as soon as it arrives, ensuring a smooth start at the new location.

This aligns with the option that states Yellow TAT must accompany troops and be accessible en-route, while Red TAT must be available at the destination before or upon unit arrival. The other descriptions don’t fit that access-and-location distinction: they’re not about geography (domestic vs international), not about what kind of cargo or personnel, and not about whether a tag is expired versus valid.