Military Aircraft Shipment Markings

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g. Precautionary Markings. Mark and label explosives and other dangerous items as defined in 14 CFR

103, 46 CFR 146-149, 49 CFR 170-199, Official Air Transport Restricted Articles Tariff No. 6-D, and TM 38-

250 according to the requirements thereof, regardless of the initial mode of transportation or shipment. Mark

and label each shipping container, as required, regardless of the quantity shipped or location of the first

destination. Apply eligible-for-air-shipment labels to all containers qualifying for air shipment. Mark the proper

shipping name according to paragraph E-4a(5), herein. Markings required for any purpose by statute or

regulation shall neither obscure nor be obscured by other markings.

h. Military Aircraft Shipment Markings. Label all packs scheduled for transportation by military aircraft

containing dangerous and hazardous materiel, classified materiel, and any other materiel requiring special

handling with a DD Form 1387-2 (fig. E-8). The form must bear certification that the shipment complies with

TM 38-250, including applicable paragraph and page number. When classified or sensitive cargo, or items

requiring special handling during transit are shipped by military aircraft, the shipper shall prepare DD Form

1387-2 and note in the supplemental information block "Signature Service Required" as stated in i below. Using

magnetic caution label 7540-00-139-4757 or 7540-00-139-4758, mark on two sides all packs and items

containing magnetized material.

i. Security Service Markings. Provide signature security service, protective security service, armed

surveillance or armed guard service, as applicable, on shipments identified as classified or sensitive cargo, or

items requiring special handling during transit. When required by the applicable carrier's tariff, label each

exterior container on the side with identification marking in the lower right-hand corner, or tag to indicate

service requested (fig. E-8).

j. Center of Balance Markings. Extend a 1-inch wide vertical line not less than 3 inches long locating

center of balance up from the bottom edge of both sides of containers over 10 feet in length, or those which are

unbalanced. Identify this line by stenciling or printing in 1-inch letters the words "CENTER OF BALANCE" (fig.

E-6).

k. Method II Markings. Method II packs which are shipping containers will bear a precautionary label,

l. Palletized Unit Loads. Mark individual containers comprising the palletized load, with the markings

required in paragraph E-3. Build the load on tile pallet so that the markings on the individual containers do not

show on two adjacent sides of the load. For palletized loads with smooth surfaces, stencil the identification

markings on two surfaces of the load; extend the markings from one container to another, if necessary (fig. E-

9). If the palletized load does not provide smooth marking surfaces, apply the markings on weather-resistant

panels or use labels or tags on two adjacent sides. Gross weight for palletized loads shall include the weight of

the pallet.

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