SECTION 3 PRESHIPMENT INSPECTION PROCEDURES

TM 9-1300-275/1

SECTION 3

PRESHIPMENT INSPECTION PROCEDURES

3-1 GENERAL.

3-3.3.2 Inspect all blocking and bracing as outlined in

Before shipment the technical escort team commander

paragraph 3-3.2.1.

is responsible for inspection to assure the safety and

security of the cargo and compliance with applicable

3-3.4 Truck Shipment.

regulations. All inspections should be conducted by or

under the supervision of the team commander.

Cargo carried by truck is either blocked and braced with

wood or tied to the truck with steel or nylon strapping.

3-2 BEFORE-LOADING INSPECTION.

Inspect the strapping for broken, missing, or otherwise

The technical escort team commander should take

damaged straps. Inspect pallets and blocking and

precautions to make certain that no leakers are loaded.

bracing (if used) as outlined in paragraph 3-3.2.1.

This includes checking containers and munitions for

Inspect for leakers (paras 3-2 and 3-3.1).

obvious damage (dents, cracks, and broken boxes). All

suspected items must be checked with the chemical

3-3.5 Air Shipment

agent detector kit. The team commander should refuse

Aboard aircraft, the items are tied down securely.

to escort any items that show leakage.

Inspect the tiedown for broken, cut, frayed, or missing

components. Inspect the pallets, if any, as outlined in

3-3 AFTER-LOADING INSPECTION.

paragraph 3-3.2.1; also inspect for leakers (paras 3-2

3-3 .1 All Shipment Involving G-Agents.

and 3-3.1).

The loadmaster on the aircraft is

After the cargo carrier is loaded, place two rabbits in

responsible for loading and tiedown operations.

each cargo compartment; wait 30 minutes, then monitor

to assure that no leaky items are present.

3-4 LOADING DIAGRAMS.

If possible, use service-prepared Bureau of Explosives

33.2 Vessel Shipment.

approved loading diagram' as a reference when

3-3.2.1 Inspect all blocking and bracing for loose,

inspecting the loaded cargo carrier. The consignor's

broken, or missing boards and protruding nails. Assure

copy of the loading diagram can usually be referred to

that with all palletized items the pallet is not damaged

before or during loading. Although it is the responsibility

and that the item is fastened securely to the pallet.

of the shipping installation to load the cargo correctly,

3-3.2.2 Inspect the vessel's holds to assure that the

the team commander should refuse to accept the

vents and drains are sealed as prescribed in CG 103.

shipment, if its loading method makes it unsafe or easily

One of the vessel's officers should assist in the

damaged, or would allow it to interfere unnecessarily

inspection. (A copy of CG 108 can usually be procured

with the technical escort mission.

from the port commander or the vessel's captain.) Any

discrepancies noted during the inspection should be

3-5 MARKING AND PLACARDING.

reported to the captain and corrected before departure.

The team commander must assure that the load carrier

has correct placards displayed. Placards are shown in

3-3.3 Rail Shipment

TM 3-250, TM 8-750 (AFM 71-4, NAVAIR 15-03-500,

3-3.3.1 After the rail car is loaded, the cargo should be

MCO P4030.19), and T.C. GEORGE'S TARIFF, part

reinspected for damaged items, and damaged items

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rechecked for leaks. If any such leaks are found, the

technical escort team commander should refuse to

3-6 UNSAFE LOADS.

accept the cargo.

If the team commander believes the items are loaded

improperly, he should refuse to escort the cargo until the

consignor makes the necessary changes.