NAVEDTRA 15004B, LOGISTICS SPECIALIST TRAINING MANUAL CHAPTER 16 Flashcards
What is the key that guards against damaged mail?
Proper packaging
USPS recognizes how many types of loads used in the transportation industry? (
Three
Which type of USPS loads include moderate-density items that can completely fill the mailing container or be packed in interior receptacles?
Easy
Which type of USPS loads include moderately concentrated items that usually provide partial support to all surfaces of the mailing container?
Average
Which type of USPS loads usually need additional protection against shock, puncture, or distortion during handling or mail processing?
Difficult
Paperboard boxes, similar to suit boxes, are acceptable for easy and average loads up to how many pounds?
10
Metal-stayed paperboard boxes are acceptable for easy and average loads up to how many pounds?
20
Letter-style envelopes are not reinforced and are acceptable as containers for non-rigid stationery and material of a similar nature that does not exceed 1 pound in weight and what thickness?
1 inch
Envelopes exceeding the size for letter style and made from extra-strength materials are acceptable for easy loads up to how many pounds?
Five
Fiberboard tubes and similar long packages are acceptable provided their length is not more than how many times the girth (diameter) of the article?
10
What absorbs and distributes force caused by shock and vibration?
Cushioning
If paper tape is used, it must be at least a how many-pound basic weight kraft?
60
Adhesives for closure on box flaps or on tapes must remain serviceable from -20 degrees to how many degrees Fahrenheit?
160
if banding is used for closure and reinforcement, it should encircle the length and girth of the package at least once. Although not preferred, twine and cord may be used as reinforcement. If twine or cord is used, it should be at least how many-pound stress strength? (
20
Closing of containers with staples and steel stitching is acceptable if for easy and average loads the staples are spaced no more than how many inches apart?
5
Markings by the mailer must be sharp and clear at a distance of how many inches? (
30
Which type of markings do not designate the rate of postage, class of mail, mailing address, handling instructions, content, or the special service requested?
Unauthorized
What enable the USPS to achieve greater accuracy, speed, and economy in the processing and delivery of mail?
ZIP Codes
Which digits of a zip code identify a local delivery area?
4th and 5th
All ships receive their mail through one of how many gateways?
Three
A ship is authorized to change its primary five-digit ZIP Code when it changes homeport due to extensive overhaul for more than how many months?
12
The address, or at a minimum, the city, state, and ZIP Code lines of the address on letter-size mail should be located within an imaginary rectangle (the OCR read area) on the front of the mail piece no more than how many inches from the bottom edge (top line of rectangle.)? 23⁄4
2 3⁄4
At the sender’s request, the office of delivery may hold mail, other than registered mail, insured, certified mail and return receipt for merchandise, for no less than 3 days nor more than how many days?
30
The sender may request that registered, insured, certified and return receipt for merchandise mail be held a maximum of how many days?
15
