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HAttachment 2
STEPS FOR PREPARING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
Use the following illustration as a guide for preparing hazardous materials for military air shipment.
STEP 1 – TRAINING
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Ensure you are properly trained and qualified according to
paragraph 1.3 and attachment 25.
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If a Preparer, ensure compliance with paragraph 1.2.4 for
authorization to certify.
STEP 2 – IDENTIFY
MATERIAL
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Determine if material is hazardous and appropriate hazard
classification by utilizing:
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DoD 6050.5, Hazardous Material Information System
(HMIS)
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Product Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
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Manufacturers Information
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Joint Hazardous Classification System (JHCS) or Service
Technical Directives
STEP 3 – DETERMINE
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
(PSN)
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See Table A4.1 for listing of PSNs.
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Also listed with PSN is the hazard class, UN number,
packaging group (PG), special provisions, and packaging
paragraph(s).
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Determine whether item is “forbidden.” If so, the item may
not be shipped via military airlift.
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Determine whether item is a “Hazardous Substance.”
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Determine whether a technical name is required.
STEP 4 – DETERMINE
WHETHER CHAPTER 3 OR
NON-CHAPTER 3 MISSION
(CHANNEL)
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Non-Chapter 3 (Channel) Airlift – See Chapters 1 & 2 for
general requirements that cover all hazardous materials
shipments by military airlift. Chapter 2 covers deviations,
waivers, and special requirements.
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Chapter 3 Operations – See Chapter 3 for exceptions.
STEP 5 – PACKAGE ITEM
- Package or prepare the item for airlift. Utilize:
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DoD PC-POP computer program
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Special Packaging Instruction or Drawing
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Technical Order, directive or field manual
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Manufacturer or Vendor packaging
- If already packaged, go to step 6
STEP
6
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VERIFY
PACKAGING
IS
ACCEPTABLE
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Some items list more than one packaging paragraph.
Review the paragraphs listed to determine which paragraph
best describes the hazardous material.
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Determine whether special provisions apply. Atch 22
