Which condition must be met before a medical materiel item can be considered excess?

A medical materiel item can be considered excess when it is determined that it is not a requirement for War Reserve Materiel (WRM). This condition is critical because WRM is essential for maintaining readiness in the event of a war or contingency operation. Items that are no longer needed to fulfill these specific readiness requirements can be deemed excess, allowing for effective management of inventory and resources.

Evaluating items, expiration dates, and damage levels are important factors in inventory management but do not solely determine excess status. For instance, an item may be evaluated and still have importance in certain contexts or future operations, while an expired or damaged item may not automatically indicate that it is excess if it is still required for specific essential functions. Therefore, the key factor in declaring an item as excess is its lack of necessity for WRM purposes.