Does AFMAN-24-204 Require the 30% SOC limit

​No. AFMAN 24-204 does not require the 30% SOC limit for transport of lithium ion batteries on military aircraft.

Can Public Vehicles Use HAZMAT Materials?

No. Some vehicles: security forces, fire, rescue, ambulance, EOD, among others carry hazardous materials for use in performing their functions. When carried in this manner they are not in transportation. Requirements for movements of HAZMAT by forces performing their functional requirements are determined IAW DoD Component policy and established guidelines. If these vehicles are used to "transport" HAZMAT, the requirements in the DTR apply. This policy is stated below:
Defense Transportation Regulation – Part II 11 April 2016
Cargo Movement
II-204-5
c. Off-Installation. Transportation units and Service tactical and combat units must adhere to the requirements of 49 CFR when moving HAZMAT over public highways for the purpose of transportation. Installation CDRs will develop procedures for the movement of HAZMAT on installation or government roads and over public highways IAW or more stringent than 49 CFR and this regulation if tactical or combat units travel on roads accessible to civilians, family members, military personnel, or contractors. Transportation and security requirements for movements of HAZMAT by forces performing their functional requirements shall be determined IAW DoD Component policy and established guidelines. Those functions shall maintain accountability and control of all HAZMAT in their possession until such items are consumed or returned to the installation-approved storage locations. OCONUS movements comply with HN requirements.

Can any commercial vendor operate hazardous material

​No. The DTR 4500.9-R, Chapter 204 and AFMAN 24-204 list the required training courses and approved training vendors for HAZMAT preparer and Inspector personnel. Listed training courses have been vetted and approved by the HMPWG. We have no control over claims that a commercial training vendor may make.

Can I use packaging at my descretion?

​No. Generally you may only use packagings as specified in the test report. In this case it appears the manufacturer has only tested these drums as single packagings. If the manufacturer or the DOD POP Program does not have a test report supporting this packagings use as an outher packaging for a combination packaging they may not be used in this manner. Some packagings may be used when they comply with packaging variations- "V" coded packaging. Always ensure the packagings are used in an authorized configuration. 

What are UN Numbers?

​There are new UN numbers and proper shipping names (PSNs) for shipping engines or machinery consisting of internal combustion engines. The new UN numbers are based on the type of fuel used to power the engine or machinery. Engines or machinery must be described using the new PSN and UN number by 1 Jan 2018. See the engine classification help document in the document library for help determining the appropriate classification.
 

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