The Air Transportation of Hazardous Materials: A Comparative Study Between the Military and Civilian Sectors.

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Abstract:

This thesis compares the hazardous material air transportation policies and procedures of the Department of Defense with those of the civilian sector. Starting with definitions and terminology, it examines all classes of hazardous material. The thesis contains an in depth discussion of proper packaging, marking, labeling, handling and documentation procedures. A synopsis of current regulations pertaining to hazardous material air transportation, including Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, the International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulation, and the recently released Air Force Joint Manual 24-204, provides a basis for comparison. The thesis describes legislative changes resulting from United Nations recommendations and the passage of the 1990 Hazardous Materials Uniform Transportation Safety Act. Differences in training, as well as transportation and handling procedures, between the military and civilian sectors are analyzed to determine if adoption of civilian practices could benefit the Department of Defense. jg p.6

Author(s):
Brooks, Paul A.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0135

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_1.1_Force Management
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, *CIVILIAN POPULATION, *AIR TRANSPORTATION, *HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, THESES, PACKAGING, INTERNATIONAL, HANDLING, UNITED NATIONS, REGULATIONS, LEGISLATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Miscellaneous Materials, Commercial and General Aviation, Inorganic Chemistry, Safety Engineering, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Report Date:
1995 Mar 01