What reference provides step-by-step instructions for completing records retirement?

• A. AFI 37-138, Records Disposition Policies and Procedures
• B. Military Record Tracking, Retirement, and Retrieval Users Guide (MRTR2)
• C. AFMAN 37-139, Records Disposition Schedule
• D. Records retirement list

Answer: (B)

The main idea is identifying which reference gives the actual step-by-step workflow for carrying out records retirement. The Military Record Tracking, Retirement, and Retrieval Users Guide (MRTR2) is the operational handbook that walks users through the retirement process within the MRTR system. It covers the exact sequence of actions needed—from initiating a retirement action and verifying eligibility to routing for approvals, generating the required documentation, and updating the system status. This makes MRTR2 the practical, hands-on reference for completing records retirement. In contrast, policies and schedules like AFI 37-138 outline general disposition policies, AFMAN 37-139 provides the disposition schedule, and a Records retirement list offers timing or item-specific information—not the detailed steps to perform retirement.