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# CD.EWS.03 status

Specifies the current operational status of the alert message.\
**Reference:** CAP v1.2 Section 6.1.1

<table><thead><tr><th width="168.2672119140625">Code</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Actual</td><td>The alert message pertains to a real-world event.</td></tr><tr><td>Exercise</td><td>The alert is part of a drill or test exercise.</td></tr><tr><td>System</td><td>The alert was generated by an automated system.</td></tr><tr><td>Test</td><td>The alert is a system test and not for operational use.</td></tr><tr><td>Draft</td><td>The alert is a draft and not yet released for dissemination.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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