14AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19H/ DLAI 4145.311 DECEMBER 2001redistributed on arrival at destination. If required, apply these provisions to redeployment of troops upon missioncompletion.3.4.2.3. The following requirements apply when basic combat load or individual issue of hazardous materials arecarried under the provisions of this paragraph:-Personnel must not handle explosives and other hazardous materials during flight operations.-Ensure all individual hazardous materials are safe from accidental initiation (i.e., grenades in fibercontainers, safety pins secured, etc.).-Ensure all small arms ammunition remain in the individual carrier (for example, bandoleers, ammunitionbelts, pouches), and all weapons remain clear until the aircraft has landed.-Ensure all NBC equipment remain in the individual carrier (for example, protective mask bag, mobilitybag), and accompany the individual at all times. First aid kit components must remain within individualkit carriers or pouches.-Prepare all hazardous material other than small arms ammunition, nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC)equipment, and first aid kits for shipment according to this manual, consolidate in one central location onthe aircraft as directed by the loadmaster, and distribute to personnel before landing.-Lithium batteries installed in electronic equipment battery box or compartment require no additionalpackaging. Individuals may handcarry (pockets, rucksack, backpacks, etc.) the minimum number of sparelithium batteries required to sustain the immediate operation (as determined by the troop commander).Pack handcarried lithium batteries in original wrapping or in nonconductive material to prevent externalshort-circuiting. Prepare equipment containing lithium batteries, not considered individual issue or basiccombat, according to A13.8.-The troop commander or team chief must brief the aircraft commander or designated representative (i.e.loadmaster) on the location of all hazardous materials.-A Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods is not required.-See Attachment 23 for use of contract air carriers operating under DOT-E 9232.3.5. Passenger Eligibility.Personnel moving under the authority of this chapter are participants in the tactical,contingency, or emergency operation and not considered passengers. Passenger deviation requirements do notapply. This authority does not apply to medical evacuees or passengers. If passenger seats are released tononparticipants, the cargo must not be prepared using a provision authorized under the authority of this chapter andthe requirements of 2.2 apply.H3.6. Load Configurations.3.6.1.Compatibility for Chapter 3 Movements. Review operational plans and implement procedures to minimizethe exposure of personnel to hazards of the cargo when more than one aircraft is available. Separate incompatibleexplosives and other hazardous materials (and personnel) to the maximum extent possible, as the mission allows.Use attachment 18, paragraph A18.4 for incompatible hazardous materials transported on the same aircraft.3.6.2. Complete Round Rigging (CRR). CRR (unassembled on airdrop platform) allows deploying units to airliftnormally incompatible items. CRR encompasses all items necessary for mission completion (i.e., primers,propelling charges, projectiles, fuses, etc.). CRR will allow loss of one or more pallets without jeopardizing totalmission accomplishment.-Use CRR to meet operational requirements. Authorized for exercises only when there is an intent to firemunitions.-Use only CRR load configurations shown in TO 13C7/FM 10-500 series for low and high velocityparachute airdrop. Remove hazardous material from required packaging only when specifically identifiedin the TO/FM.3.6.3. Meals Ready to Eat (MRE). Follow the requirements of paragraph 1.11 for stowing edible materialintended for human consumption on the same aircraft pallet as hazardous material. If required by operationalnecessity, load MRE’s on the same 463L pallet with hazardous materials under the following conditions:-Do not load MREs or other edible material on the same pallet with any hazardous material liquid orClass/division 2.3 gases.-Separate hazardous materials (except Class 1) from the MREs by the greatest distance possible, but not lessthan 44 inches in all directions.-Do not load hazardous materials above the MRE’s.
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