2T071 CDC Vol 2 Cargo Flashcards
What was the capability of the CMOS called that automated base-level cargo processing actions?
CMOS Increment 1
Which three items, when combined, give managers total asset visibility?
In-Transit Visibility (ITV), In-Storage Visibility, and In-Repair Visibility
To whom should the CMOS System Administrator (SA) training requests be submitted?
Unit Training Manager
List five of the nine work areas within CMOS..
Planning & Packaging, Airlift Clearance Authority (ACA), Surface Freight Inbound, Surface Freight Outbound, Deployment Management
Where does data flow after you release a shipment from CMOS?
Supply, Destination, POE, Military Carriers, Other System Interfaces (i.e. I2P)
Which workstation component allows you to “talk” to CMOS?
Keyboard
What capability does the Integrated Data Environment/Global Transportation Network (IDE/GTN) convergence give its customers?
Seamless near real-time capability to access and employ transportation and deployment info.
List three users of the IDE/GTN for transportation and decision-making purposes..
National Command Authorities, Theater Commanders, and USTRANSCOM
Automates the shipment processing at aerial ports..
GATES
Automates the booking process between DOD shippers and ocean carriers..
IBS
Standard Army MIS..
DAMMS
Automates base-level cargo processing..
CMOS
Which ocean cargo information system allows you to generate reports vital to export and import procedures?
WPS; Worldwide Port System
List three functions Syncada provides to business-to-business trading partners..
Pre-audit invoice payments, collaboratively resolve invoice exceptions, and make electronic payments.
What document resulted in Syncada being adopted by the DOD to pay for transportation services?
MRM; Management Reform Memorandum #15 Tasking
List two types of data critical to the CMOS/Syncada interface..
SCAC; Standard Carrier Alpha Code and TAC; Transportation Account Code
List the four actions available to you within the manual approval function of Syncada..
- Approve the Payment
- Adjust price, approve payment, reason
- Place transaction on hold
- Deny payment reason
What mandatory computer system supports all Air Force traffic management freight functions?
Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS)
What two mobility work centers normally use the Cargo Movement Operations System in Exercise Mode?
CDF and PDF; Cargo Deployment Function and Personnel Deployment Function
Where are electronic messages sent when released from the CMOS for cargo and passenger movement in active and exercise modes?
Integrated Convergence (IGC)
When does the automated outbound cargo process begin?
With electronic receipt of shipment information from the source activity.
What major command create and issues a Data Environment (IDE)/Global Transportation Network (GTN) Convergence (IGC) user account?
United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)
What system is the scheduled replacement for the CMOS and will feed data to the GTN?
TC AIMS Version II; Transportation Coordinators Automated Information for Movement Systems Version II
What internet payment system allows commercial business-to-business trading partners to accomplish pre-audit invoice payments?
Syncada
What MAJCOM pays for much of the transportation of Air Force sponsored cargo?
Air Force Material Command (AFMC)
What publication prescribes policies and procedures, and assigns responsibilities for performing traffic management functions initiated or sponsored by DOD activities, to include the transportation and movement of material, and pertains to cargo movements’ activities?
DTR 4500.9-R Part II
What publication assigns responsibilities, and provides guidance and procedures on the planning, documentation, funding, and other actions associated with the movement of Air Force cargo in support of peacetime, exercise, humanitarian, and contingency operations?
AFI-24-203 (updated to AFI 24-602V2)
What is the first step of the cargo movement process?
A demand or requirement
How can the originating cargo movement’s element see advance information concerning a shipment?
Using ILS-S, Integrated Logistics Supply-System (previously ES-S)
What are the two initial actions in the originating shipment planning process?
Shipper creates document; shipper brings cargo and document to Packing & Crating.
Why should the originating Packing & Crating section select the mode of shipment before packaging an item?
Some modes require special packaging.
When a shipment originates from a material management element on a DD Form 1348-1a, what do we commonly call this type of shipment?
MILSTRIP shipments; Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures
What set of procedures provide information that can be used to indicate problems with time frames that govern the movement of material from the base supply system throughout the transportation system?
MILSTEP; Military Supply and Transportation Evaluation Procedures
What are the three different documents that can be used as authority for shipping government owned cargo?
DD 1149, DD 1348-1a, and DD Form 250
What system produces the DD Form 1348-1A?
ILS-S/ES-S
If an item has a supply priority designator of 04 and an RDD code of 777, what TP is assigned?
TP-2; Transportation Priority-2
What is the first step of the in-checking process?
Ensure identity and quantity of material matches the document.
What are the two most common material conditions you encounter when in-checking cargo from the material management element?
Serviceable and Unserviceable
What code or category identifies shipments that have the most urgent need?
999
When an item is moving by public highway (truck), what publication do you use to classify that item?
NMFC; National Motor Freight Classification
When determining the classification for public highway (truck), you find the LTL class rate is 70, TL rate is 30, and MW is 30,000 pounds. What is the breakpoint for this item?
(TL/LTL) x MW = Breakpoint
(30/70) x 30,000 + 12857.143 pounds
What are the four modes of transportation?
Public Highway (Truck), Rail, Air, Vessel
What mode of transportation is the preferred mode in the CONUS for low-priority shipments?
Public Highway
What is the preferred mode of transportation for high-priority shipments of small packages?
Commercial Air
What system utilizes DOD-owned vehicles and contracted commercial vehicles?
DTS; Defense Transportation System
Within the DTS, commercial air carriers participate in what contract?
CRAF; Civil Reserve Air Fleet
During the shipment planning process, which form is most often used as the shipment planning worksheet?
DD Form 1348-1a
When annotating the method code on the shipment planning worksheet, where do you find the list of codes from which to choose?
DTR Part II; Appendix GG
What does the packing and crating representative use as a hand receipt for classified cargo before packaging is completed?
DD1348-1a or DD1149
What is the minimum TPS required for an item in security risk category one?
PSS, SNS, EXC, and SEV
What type of route order is issued for a CONUS-to-CONUS shipment?
DRO; Domestic Route Order
Where can you look to see the plain language explanation of all RINs (Routing Instruction Note)?
DTR Part II, Appendix B
What determines the size of nails used to block and brace items in or on carrier equipment?
Thickness of Lumber used.
What type of hammer is used to block and brace ammunition and explosives?
Brass Hammer
In what section of the DD Form 626, will you annotate deficiencies discovered during inspection of a commercial carrier?
Remarks Section
Who must a driver notify when a shipment of hazardous material is involved in an accident or delayed en route for more than 2 hours?
Notify consignor and consignee by email or phone ASAP.
What information should you provide to the carrier scheduling a shipment for pickup?
Weight, Cube, Dimensions, etc.
What information can be found in the TFG regarding a shipment’s delivery capability?
Special instructions for proper routing and delivery restrictions.
What publication establishes uniform policy for military services for packaging hazardous material?
AFI 24-210(I)
What publication do you use when preparing hazardous materials for movement by international vessel?
IMDG; International Maritime Organization Dangerous Goods Code
The action that begins the cargo movement process is the..
Creation of a demand or requirement for movement.
What form is used to accomplish a non-Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (non-MILSTRIP) shipment?
DD Form 1149
What transportation priority is assigned to material that may have a supply priority designator of 03 and a blank Required Delivery Date (RDD)?
TP-1
Which transportation priority is assigned to a shipment that is non-air-eligible and is moving by military airlift deferred air freight from overseas to the United States?
TP-4
Which RDD code identifies shipments that have the most urgent need?
999
Which block should you sign when in-checking items on a DD Form 1149?
Block No. 18
What formula is used to determine the breakpoint for each shipment when using the NMFC?
(Truck Load divided by Less Than Truckload) multiply Minimum Weight equals Break Point.
When requested, SDDC routes shipments..
via any surface mode.
When planning a shipment, the commercial mode PROBABLY NOT chosen for a transportation priority 3 item is..
air.
Which air dimension code from the DTR indicates a shipment is “not a consolidation and does not exceed 84 inches in any dimension”?
Air Dimension Code A
Which method code from the DTR, Part II, indicates the method is motor and less than a truckload?
Method Code B
Which form is used to process outbound transportation protective service (TPS) material for movement?
AF Form 4387
What transportation protective service code identifies shipments that require continuous attendance and surveillance by two qualified drivers?
DDP; Dual Driver Protective Service
What is the name of the service provided by the SDDC to keep shippers and receivers informed on the location of loaded freight cars from origin to destination?
Military Traffic Expediting Service
Which security risk category has the highest sensitivity?
SRC 1
Within how many days is the SDDC required response time for international route orders (IRO) of nonemergency shipments?
Within 10 days
Saw blade binds in the wood?
Kickback
Causes damage to your lungs?
Dust
Hidden hazard that can cause long-term physical disability?
Noise
Leading hazard in a packaging environment?
Rotating Blade
Which hazards are most difficult to control?
Mishaps/Accidents
A consolidation of all 91-series FOSH standards that relate to general operations w/in the Air Force..(AFI?)
AFI 91-203
Managing risks both on and off duty..(AFI?)
AFI 91-202
Safety Investigations and Reports..(AFI?)
AFI 91-204
What are the five steps in the risk management process?
- Identify Hazards
- Assess Hazards
- Develop Controls and Make Decisions
- Implement Controls
- Supervise and Evaluate
Of the five steps in the risk management process, which steps will you typically deal with?
- Identify Hazards and 4. Implement Controls
How do Air Force leaders use information from accident reports?
To find causes of accidents and take appropriate actions to prevent recurrence.
How are most mishaps associated with transporters categorized?
Ground Mishaps
What is “preservation”?
Application of materials or methods designed to protect an item during shipment, handling, and storage.
What do you when the preservation operation has been interrupted?
Use temporary wraps, covers, or enclosures.
When you receive an item to be packed and the method of preservation is not specified, what do you do?
Refer to MIL-STD-2073, Appendix A
What level of protection should be used when you are packaging items you know will be placed in open storage?
Level A Protection
What type of load requires a high degree of protection to prevent puncture, shock, or distortion of the shipping container?
Type 3 Load
What basic method of preservation includes using a desiccant?
Basic Method 50
List the power saws used in the cargo movement element..
Band, Table, Panel, Radial Arm, Portable Circular
Identify the saw which can be used for curved cuts and straight cutting..
Band Saw
What saw is used for primarily ripping cuts?
Panel Saw
What type of cuts may the panel saw be used for?
Ripping and Cross-Cutting
How do you prevent kickbacks when using the panel saw?
Ensure wood is level with rollers.
As a precautionary measure, what should be done before you use the portable circular saw?
Tighten depth adjustment knob
In what AFI/chapter will you find guidance for the lockout/tagout procedures regarding power saws?
AFI 91-203
Basic formula for Center of Balance (CB)?
(D1 x W1) + (D2 x W2) all divided by GWT = CB
What is the most frequent and important use of cushioning?
Absorb energy from impact
What term describes the difference between the original thickness of cushioning material and the thickness of the same material after it is released from compression?
Compression Set
What term describes the time it takes for cushioning material to return to its original shape after compression?
Rate of Recovery
What type of cushioning comes in sheets or rolls, and is useful when a high degree of protection is required in a small space with a minimum of cushioning weight?
PPP-C-850 Polystyrene Cushioning
What is the cube for a shipment 48 inches long, 24 inches wide, and 12 inches high?
L x W x H /1728 = 8 cube
What is the center of balance on a vehicle that has a 20 inch distance from the reference datum line to the front axle, a 150 inch distance from the reference datum line to the rear axle, 2870 lbs FAW, 2550 lb RAW and 5420 lb GWT?
CB = 81 inches
What is the first step in any packaging operation?
Examine item to be packed
What are the five item characteristics to consider when selecting a container for packaging?
- Shape
- Size
- Weight
- Strength
- Degree of Fragility
What type of containers, when broken down, can be stored lying flat, thus saving space?
Fiberboard containers
What is the primary advantage of wooden boxes over fiberboard containers?
Strength
Which of the four major wood groups is most useful for making box ends and cleats?
Medium Density Hardwoods
What maximum outside dimensions are most desirable for crates?
30 ft x 9 ft x 7 ft