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2T251 02 1611 Unit 2
Edit Code 04 Recent as of 2018, Vol2 Unit 2 Self Test and UREs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 213.1 What is the cardinal principle of explosives safety? | To expose the minimum number of people to the minimum amount of explosives for the minimum amount of time |
| 213.2.1 What Hazmat Qual... Do not sign any legally-binding documents, but package HAZMAT | c |
| 213.2.2 What Hazmat Qual... Come into contact with HAZMAT, but do not package, inspect, or certify | a |
| 213.2.3 What Hazmat Qual... Certify, by signing legally-binding documents, that any HAZMAT is properly classified, packaged, marked, labeled, and in proper condition for transportation | d |
| 213.2.4 What Hazmat Qual... Include warehouse workers, aircraft load teams, pallet build-up personnel, and others | a and b/c |
| 213.2.5 What Hazmat Qual... Complete and sign the AMC Form 1015 | b and d |
| 213.2.6 What Hazmat Qual... Authorized to certify specific items they are technically qualified to maintain and prepare for shipment | e |
| 213.2.7 What Hazmat Qual... Issue passenger deviations, load plan HAZMAT shipments, and sign hazardous-brief sheets | b and d |
| 213.2.8 What Hazmat Qual... Conduct JIs | b and d |
| 213.3.1 Hazmat Class... Flammable liquid | c |
| 213.3.2 Hazmat Class... Poisonous (toxic) material and infectious substances | f |
| 213.3.3 Hazmat Class... Miscellaneous HAZMAT | i |
| 213.3.4 Hazmat Class... Explosives | a |
| 213.3.5 Hazmat Class... Corrosive materials | h |
| 213.3.6 Hazmat Class... Flammable, nonflammable, and poisonous gases | b |
| 213.3.7 Hazmat Class... Radioactive materials | g |
| 213.4 What is a secondary hazard? | A distinct and separate hazardous item that is a component of integral part of a larger item, considered the primary hazard |
| 213.5 When HAZMAT are placed on a 463L pallet or in the back of a vehicle, what are your two options for ensuring the labels are clearly visible? | Place the hazardous cargo on the pallet so the labels are clearly visible, or apply required labels to a marker board to identify the presence of each hazard classification |
| 213.6 Which type of marking is required for all HAZMAT unless exempted by AFMAN 24–204 or a separate approval? | UN package specification marking |
| 213.7 Which document does the shipper complete to certify HAZMAT; how many copies are prepared? | AMC Form 1033 in three copies |
| 213.8 Who can prepare a “True Copy” of the SDDG? | The transshipper or CSB/ACA |
| 213.9 Which document do aerial port personnel use to inspect and frustrate a HAZMAT shipment? | AMC Form 1015 |
| 213.10 What must be available for use and inspected monthly where HAZMAT are normally handled or stored? | Protective clothing and spill control kits |
| 213.11 Concerning explosives, how may you not handle them? | Do not use bale hooks or tumble, drag, drop, throw, roll, or walk them |
| 214.1 Of the primary, secondary, and subsidiary hazard classes, which one(s) is used to determine compatibility? | Primary |
| 214.2 What part of the explosives classification number is used to determine compatibility for explosives? | Compatibility group. |
| 214.3 On the compatibility tables in AFMAN 24–204, Attachment 18, what does the letter “X” signify? | These articles must not be loaded, transported, or stored together |
| 214.4 On the compatibility tables in AFMAN 24–204, Attachment 18, what does the letter “O” signify? | These articles must not be loaded, transported, or stored together unless separated by a distance of 88 inches in all directions |
| 214.5 On the compatibility tables in AFMAN 24–204, Attachment 18, what does a blank space signify? | There are no restrictions for these items |
| 214.6 If there are special considerations or exceptions for a given HAZMAT on the compatibility tables, how is it identified? | If a numbered note appears below or next to one or more of the hazard classes you are looking for in the table. |
| 214.7 When can you deviate from the compatibility requirements of Attachment 18? | When an aircraft or mission is authorized to operate under Chapter 3 provisions |
| 215.1 Where and how should placards be displayed on an aircraft? | Display placards prominently at the front, rear, and both sides of the aircraft. Ensure placards are facing away from the aircraft |
| 215.2.1 Placarding Haz 1,001lbs+ or -?... Class 1.1 | a |
| 215.2.2 Placarding Haz 1,001lbs+ or -?... Class 1.3 | a |
| 215.2.3 Placarding Haz 1,001lbs+ or -?... Class 1.4 | b |
| 215.2.4 Placarding Haz 1,001lbs+ or -?... Class 2.1 | b |
| 215.2.5 Placarding Haz 1,001lbs+ or -?... Class 2.2 | b |
| 215.2.6 Placarding Haz 1,001lbs+ or -?... Class 3 | b |
| 215.2.7 Placarding Haz 1,001lbs+ or -?... Class 8 | b |
| 216.1 What four things must you do before transporting an explosives shipment? | Refuel your vehicle, inspect your vehicle, be trained to handle and transport explosives, and ensure the load is restrained |
| 216.2 What must you do to prevent explosives-laden vehicles from rolling? | Chock them |
| 216.3 How is hazardous cargo loaded on the aircraft? | So the loadmaster/boom operator has easy access to it in-flight and positions it aft of nonjettisonable cargo, unless its size, weight, and location permits jettisoning by hand. |
| 216.4 You must be particularly careful to do what during explosives loading/unloading operations? | Discharge yourself or equalize your static electrical potential with that of the aircraft, vehicle, or handling equipment. |
| 216.5 Who is responsible for hooking up and disconnecting the vent system for cryogenic liquid storage and transfer tanks? | A qualified shipper or aircraft maintenance personnel |
| 217.1 Which form is used to identify and provide special handling instructions for classified, remains of deceased personnel, in-bond, perishable, biological, and signature service shipments? | DD Form 1387–2 |
| 217.2 In how many copies does the shipper prepare the DD Form 1387–2 for unclassified shipments? | The shipper affixes one copy to each container requiring special handling, plus three additional copies. |
| 217.3 For classified shipments, how are the three copies of the DD Form 1387–2 prepared? | The shipper completes blocks 3, 4, 5, and 6; however, block 6 reflects “See aircraft commander’s copy” and the applicable TPS category |
| 217.4 When special cargo is manifested for airlift, how is the DD Form 1387–2 distributed? | Staple one copy to the aircraft manifest and one copy to the station file copy of the manifest |
| 217.5 Who is authorized to sign for and take custody of classified shipments? | Only US military and US civilians with the appropriate security clearance |
| 217.6 Which form is used at nonautomated stations or during manual procedures to transfer custody of shipments requiring special security precautions? | DD Form 1907 |
| 217.7 When discrepancies exist with signature service shipments, what must you annotate on the manifest or transfer document? | A written statement describing the discrepancy and signatures from the delivering agency and you (the air terminal representative) |
| 217.8 Which form is used to inventory secure storage facilities? | AMC Form 214 |
| 217.9 When is the inventory of the secure storage accomplished? | At the beginning and end of each shift, jointly if applicable |
| 217.10 How are DCS personnel scheduled for an AMC mission? | TACC channel directors (bookies) space block the couriers and their material on a designated scheduled AMC mission |
| 217.11 What are the procedures for manifesting an emergency shipment? | Manifest them separately and annotate the manifest with the words “LIFE OR DEATH URGENCY" |
| 218.1 Which two documents must shippers attach to HR transfer cases? | DD Form 2064 and DD Form 1387–2. |
| 218.2 When an air terminal receives HR at the originating station, what agency are they required to notify? | TACC. |
| 218.3 Which forms do you use to transfer custody of HR, and when is each one used? | Use DD Form 1907 for shipments entering or being released from the AMC airlift system. Use the cargo manifest or TCMD within the AMC airlift system |
| 218.4 When an air terminal receives HR at the terminating station, what agency are they required to notify? | The port mortuary officer and the agency or individual receiving the shipment. |
| 218.5 How are HR stowed or loaded on the aircraft? | Stow HR in a level position with the head towards the nose of the aircraft. Load them so they are among the last items to be jettisoned |
| 218.6 What are the rules concerning stacking and loading items on top of transfer cases? | No cargo or other items will be loaded on top of transfer cases. Stacking is permitted but should be avoided if possible. In that case, stack them in rows of three or four cases high to a maximum of 12 transfer cases per 463L pallet. |
| 219.1 Which form is used to indicate that a shipment must be kept frozen? | DD Form 1502 |
| 219.2 On the DD Form 1502 and 1502–1, what are you responsible for annotating? | The Julian date and GMT you re-iced the shipment |
| 219.3 For what is the DD Form 1502–1 used? | For shipments that must maintain a temperature between 35°F–46°F. |
| 219.4 Which form is used to document re-icing and refrigeration actions and control of all items requiring freezing or refrigeration? | AMC Form 106. |
| 219.5 Infectious substances must only be opened by whom? | By technical escorts, medical laboratory, or medical supply personnel |
| 219.6 When is it OK to open diagnostic specimen shipments? | When closing instructions are provided with the shipment |
| 219.7 How will whole-blood shipment boxes be packed? | Whole blood will be shipped with 21 whole blood units per box requiring 14 lbs. of wet ice |
| 220.1 What form(s) do you use to receipt for registered mail? | TCMD or manifest |
| 220.2 When receipting for registered mail, what two numbers must you check against the documents, and what must you annotate on the document? | Check the TCNs and register numbers against the document and annotate the full signature and printed name, grade, and organization on the document. |
| 220.3 When may an air terminal containerize registered mail? | For ease of transfer when they have large volumes of registered mail |
| 220.4 When creating a content listing for a container of registered mail, what information must it contain? | The printed names, ranks, organization, and signatures of the individuals |
| 220.5 How are the copies of the container content listings distributed? | One copy is placed inside the container; the second copy is attached to the outside of the container; and the third copy is filed in special handling |
| 220.6 What can you not do to registered mail manifests? | You may not make any pen-and-ink changes to registration numbers or hand-scribe registered mail shipments to the final manifest |
| 220.7 When receiving registered mail from an aircraft/mission, who inspects the container to verify content and transfer custody? | The aircrew member and air terminal representative jointly. |
| 220.8 At originating stations, what do you do if a registered mail shipment arrives at the air terminal with discrepancies? | Refuse the shipment until the USPS corrects all discrepancies |
| 220.9 What are the procedures for documenting a discrepant registered mail shipment at terminating or en route stations? | Annotate manifested item with incorrect TCN as S/S, Add to the bottom of the manifest or prep DD Form 1384/1385 and doc as overshipment, Annotate all copies of manifest, Receipt for mail, Air freight officer/super initiates over/ S/S procedures |
| 221.1 What is an AMC MICAP shipment? | Aircraft parts and recovery equipment movements directed and centrally managed by TACC. |
| 221.2 AMC MICAP and VVIP shipments are exempt from what requirements? | Submission of ATCMDs to the ACA and movement by SET |
| 221.3 Who does ATOC coordinate with to move AMC MICAP and VVIP on the mission providing the earliest arrival at destination? | APCC. |
| 221.4 How long after receipt does special handling have the cargo available to supply or TMO for pickup? | As soon after aircraft arrival as possible but not later than 30 minutes after receipt. |
| 221.5 Which forms are used to control and monitor AMC MICAP and VVIP shipments at originating and terminating stations, respectively? | AMC Form 35 and AMC Form 36 |
| 221.6 What is a green sheet shipment? | A procedure where a specifically identified and urgently needed shipment of one service already on hand at an air terminal may gain movement precedence over all other cargo of the same service. |
| 221.7 To which agency are green sheet requests initially submitted? | ACA. |
| 221.8 What form is used to request green sheet action? | AMC Form 101 |
| 221.9 What do you annotate on the manual TCMD to signify a shipment is green sheet? | Type or print “Green sheet as of (in the clear date and GMT of request)” in the remarks block |
| 221.10 How do you annotate green sheet or purple sheet items on the pallet placard? | Write “GS” (Green sheet) or “PS” (Purple sheet) in the miscellaneous information block |
| 221.11 What is purple sheet cargo? | Specifically identified cargo already in the AMC system that is in-transit to the CENTCOM AOR |
| 221.12 What do you annotate on the manual TCMD to signify a shipment is purple sheet? | Type or print “Purple sheet as of (in the clear date and GMT of request)” in the remarks block |
| 221.13 How is purple sheet manifested? | Separately with the marking “Purple sheet cargo.” |
| 222.1 Who receipts for NWRM cargo, and how is it handled and shipped? | NWRM material is receipted for by special handling personnel and may be unclassified or classified but is handled and shipped as classified, protected cargo |
| 222.2 What is the Air Force’s definition of NWRM? | Select nuclear combat delivery system components and use control equipment that are design sensitive, or needed to authorize, prearm, arm, launch, release or target a nuclear weapon, or needed to maintain and protect system integrity |
| 222.3 Who completes the NWRM fundamentals course? | All personnel performing the functions of cargo special handling, freight, ramp services, or load planning duties must complete the NWRM fundamentals course |
| 222.4 What percentage of aerial port personnel must be appointed in writing to handle NWRM, and what are their training requirements? | MIN of 10% of authorized aerial port personnel must be appointed in writing by the unit commander prior to performing NWRM duties. Those personnel appointed in writing will be assigned SEI 839 and must complete the NWRM fundamentals course annually |
| 222.5 Who is responsible for identifying a shipment as NWRM? | The shipper. |
| 222.6 On TCMD and DD Form 1387–2, how are NWRM shipments identified? | With a commodity code “5” and special handling code “Y”. |
| 222.7 How do you secure NWRM shipments? | NWRM must be segregated and secured in a key-and-lock–type storage unit or cage |
| 222.8 How do you transfer custody of NWRM shipments? | Automated stations use a GATES/CMOS manifest and nonautomated stations or when manual procedures are required, use a DD Form 1907 |
| URE 55(213) Which hazardous materials class consists of explosive materials? | 1 |
| URE 56(213) Which hazardous materials class consists of infectious and toxic materials? | 6 |
| URE 57(213) Which hazardous materials class consists of corrosive materials? | 8 |
| URE 58(213) Which hazardous materials class consists of miscellaneous hazardous materials? | 9 |
| URE 59(213) Which form do inspectors use to inspect and frustrate hazardous materials shipments? | AMC Form 1015 , Hazmat inspection and Acceptance Checklist |
| URE 60(214) In the hazardous materials compatibility tables, the letter “X” means these articles... | Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together |
| URE 61(214) In the hazardous materials compatibility tables, the letter “O” means these articles... | Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together unless separated by a distance of 88 inches in all directions |
| URE 62(215) The area surrounding aircraft transporting hazardous materials must be placarded to | Let emergency response and other personnel know of HAZMAT and explosives presence |
| URE 63(215) When placarding aircraft, how must hazardous materials placards be displayed? | Front, rear, both sides, and entry points |
| URE 64(215) Which class requires a placard for any amount of hazard? | 7 |
| URE 65(215) Which class requires a placard for 1,001 pounds or more aggregate gross weight of material? | 2.1 |
| URE 66(216) What is the minimum number of fire extinguishers a vehicle must contain while transporting explosives? | 2 |
| URE 67(216) Where on the aircraft should hazardous materials be loaded? | Aft of non jettisonable cargo |
| URE 68(216) During explosives operations, to reduce electrostatic discharge, aircraft is | Grounded |
| URE 69(217) Which form must shippers complete for security or classified shipments? | DD Form 1387–2, Special Handling Data/Certification |
| URE 70(217) If a shipment is hazardous and requires security, which form(s) must shippers complete? | DD Form 1387-2 and AMC Form 1033 |
| URE 71(217) When using manual procedures, you transfer custody of a shipment requiring security precautions by using the... | DD Form 1907 or manual manifest |
| URE 72(217) What is Defense Courier Service (DCS) material? | Highly classified national security shipments that require courier escort |
| URE 73(218) What is the maximum number of human remains (HR) transfer cases that can be safely transported on one 463L pallet if absolutely necessary? | 12 |
| URE 74(219) You received a vaccine shipment that requires dry ice. Which form must be on the shipment to identify the requirement for dry ice? | DD Form 1502 |
| URE 75(219) You received a vaccine shipment that can be removed from refrigeration for short periods of time. Which form must be on the shipment to identify this requirement? | DD Form 1502–2, Limited Unrefrigerated Medical Materiel Shipment |
| URE 76(220) When receiving registered mail, the two pieces of information you must check against the manifest are the... | TCN and register number |
| URE 77(220) At a minimum, seal consolidated registered mail containers with... | Packing tape, metal or plastic bands, and boxcar seals as a minimum |
| URE 78(221) The Army receives approval to green sheet a piece of cargo. The cargo will move ahead of... | Other Army cargo only |
| URE 79(221) You work at an air terminal without an ACA or a CSB and receive a call from a Navy customer who wants to green sheet some Navy equipment. Who initiates green sheet action for this customer when it is necessary to meet a shipment’s RDD? | Air Terminal Operations officer |
| URE 80(222) All personnel performing what functions are required to complete the nuclear weapons related material (NWRM) fundamentals course? | Cargo special handling, freight, ramp services, or load planning duties |
| URE 81(222) In addition to individuals who are req'd by function to handle NWRM, what MIN % of authorized aerial port personnel must be appointed in writing, and must complete the NWRM fundamentals course annually? | 10% |