Shipping HAZMAT By Military Aircraft
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This course, based on Air Force Manual 24-604 IP, was developed for persons that handle, pack, inspect, and/or prepare (certify) hazardous materials for transport as cargo on military-controlled aircraft. This includes civilian contractors supporting the military, and all organizations (government and non-government) involved in humanitarian relief efforts supported by U.S. Military Air Transport.
The United States military frequently handles and transports hazardous materials. All branches of the Armed Services, contractors, and humanitarian agencies transporting hazardous materials using military aircraft, must follow certain defense transportation regulations. This online training course provides HAZMAT certification for personnel engaged in tasks covered by the United States Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 24-604.
This course is for:
Military and civilian personnel handling, sorting, packing, securing, inspecting, certifying, or shipping dangerous goods using Department of Defense aircraft must follow the procedures specified in AFMAN 24-604. Even though this AFMAN training is based on an Air Force publication, this program meets the requirements of any similar Navy, Marine, and Army hazmat course, too.
Case Study: A shipment of gas cylinders was shipped from the United Kingdom to Dubai. An explosion occurred after the shipment was unloaded into a warehouse in Dubai, causing minor injuries. An investigation into the explosion determined that the cause was from incompatibly packaged dangerous goods. If the explosion would have occurred on the flight, the consequences could have been catastrophic.
Governing Regulations
Regulations covering military HAZMAT training for airborne transport are found in AFMAN 24-604, Preparing Hazardous Materials For Military Air Shipments. Section 1.3 mandates general awareness hazmat training as well as focused training tailored to each worker's responsibilities.
AFMAN 24-604 is also known as TM 38-250 for the U.S. Army, NAVSUP PUB 505 for the U.S. Navy, MCO P4030.19I for the U.S. Marine Corps, and DLAI 4145.3 for the Defense Logistics Agency.
What You'll Learn
Requirements for This Training
Course Description
Course Approach
Course Layout
General Guidance
- Deviations, Waivers, and Special Requirements
- Tactical, Contingency, or Emergency Airlift
- Attachments 1-2 Glossary of References and Supporting Information & Steps for
- Preparing Hazardous Material
- Attachments 3-13 General and Hazard Class Specific Packaging Requirements, Items
- Listing, & Classifications 1-9
- Attachments 14-16 Marking, Labeling, and Area Placarding
- Attachments 17-19 Certifying Hazardous Materials, Compatibility, & Excepted and Limited
- Quantities
- Attachments 20-29 Other Hazardous Materials Issues and Index
- Beyond AFMAN 24-604
- Applicable Regulations for Transporting Lithium Batteries-IATA
- Lithium Battery Loading
- Intermodal Shipments
- Additional Resources
- Final Exam
This course covers the requirements of the U.S. Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 24-604. It’s sometimes referred to as the Army HAZMAT course even though the rules were written by the Air Force and apply to all branches of the military.
As soon as you complete our AFMAN training online, you’ll have access to download or print your certificate of completion as proof that you’ve completed this required training.
In addition to helping you earn your required military HAZMAT training certificate, you’ll also earn continuing education credits (0.4 CEUS or 4 CMEs) for completing this course.
If you handle, pack, inspect, prepare, or certify hazardous materials that will be transported on military-controlled aircraft, then 49 CFR HAZMAT training isn’t enough. You also need training on military HAZMAT rules found under AFMAN 24-604.
Examples of those who need this aviation HAZMAT training certificate include military personnel, civilian contractors that support the military, and anyone involved in military-supported humanitarian relief efforts, whether they work for a governmental or non-governmental organization (NGO).
If you fall into one of these categories and have duties relevant to the shipping of hazardous materials, you need military HAZMAT training in addition to HAZMAT general awareness training and similar from the DOT.
According to AFMAN 24-604 § A25.5, hazardous material personnel who prepare items for military-controlled aircraft need refresher training every 24 months, whether they’re a handler, packer, inspector, technical specialist, or preparer.
This Army HAZMAT online course meets the AFMAN military training requirements for both initial and recurrent HAZMAT safety training.
We recommend completing the required DOT 49 CFR HAZMAT training first, including your HAZMAT general awareness training and all other components. Since the military HAZMAT regulations found in AFMAN 24-604 build upon these basic national standards, completing DOT HAZMAT courses first may streamline the learning process.
Army HAZMAT courses like this one will be challenging because the regulations are specific and sometimes complex but they’re a necessity for certain job duties. Taking an Army HAZMAT online course like ours gives you the best chance to earn a passing score because you can study at the best time for you, work through the material at your own pace, and review sections you struggle with.
If you are not satisfied with your purchase and wish to request a refund, please note that certain criteria apply. We recommend reviewing our detailed refund policy for eligibility and next steps.
Most courses will expire 60 days from the date of enrollment unless otherwise specified in the course details. For online purchases, this starts on the date of purchase. During this time, they can log out and back in to return to where they left off in the course.
Learners who do not complete the course and final assessment within 60 days will have their enrollment disabled and not be eligible for a refund. Please see our Terms & Conditions and Refund Policy for details.
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Because our courses are self-paced, you can log in and out as needed and complete your training on a schedule that works best for you.
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