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Trans. Of Freight M4610.5A Flashcards

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

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M4610.5A

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

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Military Surface Deployment and Distribution (SDDC)

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

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Air Mobility Command (AMC)

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What is the Transportation Officer?

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Person designated or appointed to perform traffic management functions.

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What is the Transportation Agent (TA)?

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

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When is TO appointment mandatory?

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

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

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

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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?

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The TO or TA

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When is a tracer action initiated?

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

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What are Customs Brokers used?

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

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When should you use the US Postal Service for shipments?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A four position alphanumeric code.

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

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Z

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What part of the CFR defines hazardous material?

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49 CFR

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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 _______?

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200 pounds

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When can a handgun be mailed through USPS?

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

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How do you indicate a GBL has been cancelled?

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

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What is the proper way to dispose of a GBL?

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The only acceptable method is shredding or burning.

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Who must issue all required correction notices?

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The original BL-issuing office

Pen and ink changes are not authorized!

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

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Concealed damage

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

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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.

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

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Avoid

24
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How many digits in a TCN?

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17

25
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What governs Hazwaste disposal and shipping requirements?

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40 CFR and 49 CFR

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

A

Air

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

A

15

200 pounds

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

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Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part II, Chapter 204

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What document defines “hazardous” material?

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49 CFR, Part 171.8

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

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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.

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What governs hazwaste disposal and shipping requirements?

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40 CFR and 49 CFR

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

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49 CFR Part 172.704
Part 172.800
Part 172.802

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

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No

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

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

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

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

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

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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?

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Within 90 days of employment

Every two years

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Who requires in-depth security training?

How soon after employment do they need this training?

How often do they need the training after that?

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Each CG Hazmat employee at shipping facilities which require a security plan.

Within 30 days of employment.

Every two years.

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

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500

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

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DD-836

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

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DD-626 and DD-836

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What type of radioactive material can be shipped?

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Class 7

43
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How long do you have to keep records of handing over a shipment of guns to the shipper?

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365 days

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