Trans. Of Freight M4610.5A

Question 0

What is the manual number for the Transportation of Freight Manual?

Answer 0

M4610.5A

Question 1

What is the primary resource for CG shippers seeking qualified commercial TSPs for all domestic shipments? This includes ocean cargo transport.

Answer 1

Military Surface Deployment and Distribution (SDDC)

Question 2

What is the primary resource for CG shippers seeking qualified commercial TSPs for domestic and international air express shipments?

Answer 2

Air Mobility Command (AMC)

Question 3

What is the Transportation Officer?

Answer 3

Person designated or appointed to perform traffic management functions.

Question 4

What is the Transportation Agent (TA)?

Answer 4

Person(s), military or civilian, designated or appointed by the TO to perform traffic management functions.

Question 5

When is TO appointment mandatory?

Answer 5

For all bill of lading support centers and other CG units designated by CG-441.

Question 6

When can a government purchase card or convenience check be used to pay for shipments?

Answer 6

ONLY when the standard methods are not available or administratively impractical to meet operational missions.

Question 7

Who determines if disposition instructions need to be issued if a shipment will not be delivered because of natural disaster, labor dispute or other conditions?

Answer 7

The TO or TA

Question 8

When is a tracer action initiated?

Answer 8

When a shipment is not delivered by the required delivery date or within UMMIPS time standards.

Question 9

What are Customs Brokers used?

Answer 9

Whenever authorized representatives are not available to take custody of government material at country entry and/or exit points to execute custom clearance requirements.

Question 10

When should you use the US Postal Service for shipments?

Answer 10

When it is required by law or it is the least costly transportation method that meets required delivery date, security and accountability requirements.

Question 11

What are the weight and size limits for U.S. mail?

Answer 11

70lbs and either 108 inches length and girth combined or 130 inches

Question 12

When should you use Air Mobility Command’s Worldwide Express contract?

Answer 12

For time-definite, door-to-door delivery services when the freight shipment ways less then 150 pounds.

Question 13

What does a TACS (Transportation Account Codes) consist of?

Answer 13

A four position alphanumeric code.

Question 14

What is the first position code for the Coast Guard TAC?

Answer 14

Z

Question 15

What part of the CFR defines hazardous material?

Answer 15

49 CFR

Question 16

When shipping small shipments of arms ammunition and explosives and the selected mode is less than truckload, shipments (except weapons) must be over-packed to a minimum of _______?

Answer 16

200 pounds

Question 17

When can a handgun be mailed through USPS?

Answer 17

Only when shipped by a licensed manufacturer or dealer, and authorized agent, state or territory and addressed to a CG officer O6 or above.

Question 18

How do you indicate a GBL has been cancelled?

Answer 18

The original GBL should be marked “Canceled” or “void” and filed in the “property shipped” bill of lading file.

Question 19

What is the proper way to dispose of a GBL?

Answer 19

The only acceptable method is shredding or burning.

Question 20

Who must issue all required correction notices?

Answer 20

The original BL-issuing office

Pen and ink changes are not authorized!

Question 21

What is it called when there is no visible damage to a container upon delivery, but the damage is discovered after opening?

Answer 21

Concealed damage

Question 22

What action do you take if damage exists to a package you received?

Answer 22

Contact the nearest office if the delivering TSP and immediately request an inspection of the shipment. Allow the TSP up to seven calendar days to inspect the shipment.

Question 23

You should _______ opening damaged packages until the TSP rep arrives to perform an inspection.

Answer 23

Avoid

Question 24

How many digits in a TCN?

Answer 24

17

Question 25

What governs Hazwaste disposal and shipping requirements?

Answer 25

40 CFR and 49 CFR

Question 26

CG shippers must obtain ________ clearance of all shipments offered to Air Mobility Command services for overseas airlift.

Answer 26

Air

Question 27

Small quantity shipments are individual shipments of ________ or fewer small arms. Or _____ pounds or less of CAT IV ammunition.

Answer 27

15 | 200 pounds

Question 28

Specific requirements for Hazmat moving within the Defense Transportation System are cited in the _________?

Answer 28

Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part II, Chapter 204

Question 29

What document defines “hazardous” material?

Answer 29

49 CFR, Part 171.8

Question 30

What type of carrier must be used when moving Hazmat over public highways?

Answer 30

Must be transported by a commercial carrier licensed by Department of Transportation. If operational necessities require the use of government vehicles commands must ensure all Hazmat drivers meet the licensing requirements and training.

Question 31

What governs hazwaste disposal and shipping requirements?

Answer 31

40 CFR and 49 CFR

Question 32

CG shippers shall comply with all applicable requirements as cited in _______, __________ and __________ for all modes of transportation.

Answer 32

49 CFR Part 172.704 Part 172.800 Part 172.802

Question 33

Is it mandatory for all CG units to have a Hazmat security plan?

Answer 33

No

Question 34

What are the 7 types of Hazmat that require a security plan?

Answer 34

1. Class 7 (radioactive) material 2. More than 55 pounds of Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 (explosive) material 3. More than 1 liter per package of a material poisonous by inhalation 4. Bulk packaging of hazardous material, having a capacity equal to or greater than 13,248 liters (3500 gallons) for liquids or gases or more than 468 cubic feet for solids. 5. A shipment in other than bulk packaging of 5,000 pounds gross eight of more than one class of hazardous material for which placarding is required. 6. A toxin or agent regulated by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention 7. A quantity of hazardous material that requires placarding.

Question 35

At a minimum, the security plan must include what three elements?

Answer 35

A. Personnel Security B. Authorized Access C. En Route Security

Question 36

What format should the security plan be in and how long must it be kept?

Answer 36

Must be in writing and retained and updated as required for as long as it remains in effect.

Question 37

Each CG Hazmat employee must receive training that provides awareness of security risks and methods to enhance transportation security and how to recognize security threats. How long to new Hazmat employees have to receive this training? How often after that do they need the training?

Answer 37

Within 90 days of employment Every two years

Question 38

Who requires in-depth security training? How soon after employment do they need this training? How often do they need the training after that?

Answer 38

Each CG Hazmat employee at shipping facilities which require a security plan. Within 30 days of employment. Every two years.

Question 39

Any funds container on castors, weighing less than ____ pounds or not protected by an IDS shall be secured to the premises.

Answer 39

500

Question 40

What form is also used for emergency response plan for Hazmat transportation?

Answer 40

DD-836

Question 41

What two forms are required for hazmat movement via government/MOV?

Answer 41

DD-626 and DD-836

Question 42

What type of radioactive material can be shipped?

Answer 42

Class 7

Question 43

How long do you have to keep records of handing over a shipment of guns to the shipper?

Answer 43

365 days