What is the purpose of cartridge identification tags attached to CEW cartridges?

• A. To improve aim of shots
• B. To indicate the cartridge's deployment history and traceability to issuer and deployment location
• C. To provide a decorative pattern
• D. To indicate the manufacturing date only

Answer: (C)

Cartridge identification tags are there to create a traceable record for every CEW cartridge. They document deployment history and link the cartridge back to the issuer and the deployment location, which helps with accountability, inventory control, post-incident review, and any recalls or quality checks. While some information like manufacturing details may appear on the tag, the main purpose is to provide a deploy-and-trace trail rather than to aid aiming or serve decorative purposes.