# AFC-FRP-CDS — Criticality Designators

> FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026 v2026.07.14.01 · updated 2026-07-14
> Canonical page: /requirement/afc-frp-cds

Addressing FedRAMP Communication (`AFC`) · group all · subset FRP
Force: MUST

## Statement

FedRAMP MUST convey the criticality of the message in the subject line, IF the message requires an elevated reaction, using one of the following designators:

## Who it binds

- FedRAMP

## Certification classes

_Applies regardless of certification class._

## Which certifications it binds

Certification type: 20x, Rev5
Path: Program, Agency

## Machine-readable form

_This requirement names no JSON schema. FRC-CSO-JSN binds a provider to a schema only where a rule contains one._

## Artifacts

_No requirement-specific artifact is named._

## Timeframes

_This requirement states no deadline._

## Notifications

_This requirement demands no notification._