Which statement about Red TAT and Yellow TAT is true?

• A. Red TAT items are shipped separately from troops but around the same time; Yellow TAT items accompany troops on aircraft and are not reported on OEL or UDL.
• B. Yellow TAT items accompany troops; Red TAT shipped separately.
• C. Both Red and Yellow TAT are reported on OEL.
• D. Red TAT for ground convoys; Yellow TAT for sea transport.

Answer: (A)

The statement reflects how Red TAT and Yellow TAT are managed differently in movement and accounting. Red TAT items are sent separately from the troops but scheduled to arrive near the same time, so they can be staged and deployed without being loaded with the troops themselves. Yellow TAT items ride with the troops on the aircraft, ensuring they’re on hand during transit, but they aren’t recorded on the standard asset lists (OEL or UDL). This combination helps keep important items available without cluttering routine tracking documents. The other options don’t match these specifics, such as suggesting Yellow TAT are on a different transport mode or that both types are always listed on OEL/UDL.