BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE JOINT MANUAL 24-204

SECRETARIES OF THE AIR FORCE, TM 38-250

THE ARMY, THE NAVY, AND THE NAVSUP PUB 505
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY MCO P4030.19F
DLAM 4145.3
25 NOVEMBER 1994

Transportation

PREPARING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FOR MILITARY AIR SHIPMENTS

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

This manual implements AFPD 24-2, Preparation and Movement of Air Force Material. It provides guidance and
procedures for preparing hazardous materials for shipment aboard military aircraft to ensure that such materials are
packaged, marked, labeled, and prepared properly for transportation. This manual includes the shipment of nuclear
materials, except for nuclear weapon major assemblies and nuclear components packaged and shipped per Department of
Energy-Defense Nuclear Agency (DOE-DNA) TP 45-51 and its supplements. It includes labeling requirements,
instructions for transporting passengers with hazardous materials and instructions for notifying the aircraft commander
regarding the hazardous materials that are on the aircraft. It implements Department of Defense (DoD) Regulation
4500.32-R, Military Standard Transportation and Movement Procedures (MILSTAMP) and Department of Transportation
(DOT) Exemptions 7573 and 9232 (DOT-E 7573 and DOT-E 9232) for commercial aircraft under contract to the Air
Mobility Command (AMC). The use of a name of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity or service in
this publication does not imply endorsement by the military services.**Penalties and Disciplinary Action. DoD personnel
who knowingly violate this manual are subject to disciplinary action based on the seriousness of the offense according to the
Uniform Code of Military Justice, the Federal Personnel Manual (FPM) supplement 751, and Agency Code of Penalties
(AFI 36-704, AR CPR S1, NAV CMMI 751.1, MC NCPI 750, and DLAR FPM chapter 751.) Penalties may be civil or
criminal and may include fines or imprisonment. See attachments 1 and 2 for terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in
this manual.

SUMMARY OF REVISIONS

This is a complete revision incorporating applicable changes to the Department of Transportation (DOT) Title 49 Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions. This
revision converts DOT and Federal or Military specification packaging to Performance Oriented Packaging (POP). Other
major changes include amending table A4.1 to reflect the international hazard classification and communication system and
replacing the DD Form 1387-2, Special Handling Data/Certification, for certifying with a commercial form, Shipper's
Declaration for Dangerous Goods. Holders of AFR 71-4 should retain a copy in order to use specification (non-POP)
packaging for domestic only and Grandfathered shipments (see paragraph 1.6). This manual reorganizes text to comply
with Air Force Manual format and changes many procedures. These changes clarify requirements and further standardize
DoD packaging and shipping with the commercial sector.

Paragraph
Chapter 1--General Guidance and Training Requirements
Section A--General Guidance
Applicability .................................................................................................................................................. 1.1
Responsibilities Assigned............................................................................................................................... 1.2
____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Supersedes AFR 71-4/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/ Certified by: HQ USAF/LGT (Maj Gen James F. Hinkel)
MCO P4030.19E/DLAM 4145.3, 15 January 1988. Pages:414/Distribution: (see page 13)
OPR: AFMC-LSO/LGTP (Mr Mike Werneke)
AFJMAN 24-204/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19F/
DLAM 4145.3 25 NOVEMBER 1994 2

Paragraph

Steps for Preparing Hazardous Materials........................................................................................................ 1.3

Transportability Design Criteria..................................................................................................................... 1.4
General Packaging Requirements................................................................................................................... 1.5
Performance Oriented Packaging (POP)......................................................................................................... 1.6
Damaged or Improper Shipments................................................................................................................... 1.7
Empty Containers, Cylinders, and Radioactive Packages................................................................................ 1.8
Stowing Hazardous Materials......................................................................................................................... 1.9
Protective Equipment..................................................................................................................................... 1.10
Unitized, Palletized, Containerized, or Consolidated Loads............................................................................ 1.11
Notifying the Aircraft Commander................................................................................................................. 1.12
Procedures for Airdropping Hazardous Materials ........................................................................................... 1.13
Nuclear Weapons Material............................................................................................................................. 1.14
Air Standardization Coordinating Committee (ASCC) Air Standards ............................................................ 1.15
NATO STANAG 3854, Policies and Procedures Governing the Air
Transportation of Dangerous Cargo............................................................................................................. 1.16
Section B--Training Requirements
Functional Groups ......................................................................................................................................... 1.17
Reserved ........................................................................................................................................................ 1.18
Training Frequency........................................................................................................................................ 1.19
Training Records ........................................................................................................................................... 1.20
Certification Under Combat Conditions ......................................................................................................... 1.21
Extension to Qualification Expiration Date .................................................................................................... 1.22
Contractor Personnel Certifying Hazardous Materials Shipments................................................................... 1.23

Chapter 2--Deviations, Waivers, and Special Requirements

Deviations...................................................................................................................................................... 2.1
Passenger Prohibition Codes and Serviceable Oxygen .................................................................................... 2.2
Prohibiting Passengers From Carrying Hazardous Materials .......................................................................... 2.3
Packaging and Compatibility Waivers............................................................................................................ 2.4
DOT Exemptions ........................................................................................................................................... 2.5
DoD Certification of Equivalency (COE) ....................................................................................................... 2.6
Limited and Excepted Quantities ................................................................................................................... 2.7
Emergency Response Information .................................................................................................................. 2.8
Complying With Special Cargo Requirements................................................................................................ 2.9

Chapter 3--Tactical, Contingency, or Emergency Airlift

Purpose.......................................................................................................................................................... 3.1
Applicability .................................................................................................................................................. 3.2
Use of Commercial Airlift.............................................................................................................................. 3.3
Packaging Requirements................................................................................................................................ 3.4
Applying Dagger and Theta Deviations.......................................................................................................... 3.5
Load Configurations ...................................................................................................................................... 3.6
Fuel for Vehicles and Equipment ................................................................................................................... 3.7
Lithium Batteries ........................................................................................................................................... 3.8
Chemically Contaminated Cargo.................................................................................................................... 3.9
Preparing the Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.............................................................................. 3.10
Labeling Hazardous Materials........................................................................................................................ 3.11
Diverting Hazardous Materials to Nontactical Airlift .................................................................................... 3.12

Page
Attachments
1. Terms Explained.............................................................................................................................................. 15
AFJMAN 24-204/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19F/
DLAM 4145.3 25 NOVEMBER 1994 3

Page

2. Abbreviations and Acronyms ........................................................................................................................... 25

3. General and Hazard Class Specific Packaging Requirements ........................................................................... 27
4. Items Listing.................................................................................................................................................... 37
5. Class 1--Explosives and Ammunition .............................................................................................................. 252
6. Class 2--Compressed Gases.............................................................................................................................. 268
7. Class 3--Flammable Liquids ............................................................................................................................ 292
8. Class 4--Flammable Solids, Spontaneously Combustible Material, and Dangerous When Wet Material ........... 295
9. Class 5--Oxidizing Materials and Organic Peroxides ....................................................................................... 300
10. Class 6--Poisonous (Toxic) Materials and Infectious Substances .................................................................... 334
11. Class 7--Radioactive Materials....................................................................................................................... 340
12. Class 8--Corrosive Materials.......................................................................................................................... 354
13. Class 9--Miscellaneous Hazardous Material ................................................................................................... 361
14. Marking Hazardous Materials........................................................................................................................ 369
15. Labeling Hazardous Materials........................................................................................................................ 373
16. Area Placarding ............................................................................................................................................. 376
17. Certifying Hazardous Materials...................................................................................................................... 378
18. Compatibility ................................................................................................................................................. 391
19. Excepted and Limited Quantities ................................................................................................................... 396
20. Absorbent Cushioning Requirements ............................................................................................................. 400
21. Inaccessible Containerized Loads................................................................................................................... 402
22. Briefing Agency Requirements....................................................................................................................... 403
23. Deviation Authority ....................................................................................................................................... 404
24. Packaging Exceptions for Tactical, Contingency, or Emergency Operations................................................... 405
25. Use of Commercial Airlift.............................................................................................................................. 406
26. Special Cargo Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 407
27. Carriage of Hazardous Materials by Passengers.............................................................................................. 409
28. Hazardous Materials Initial and Refresher Training ....................................................................................... 410
29. Table of Equivalents ...................................................................................................................................... 411
____________________________________________________________________________________

Chapter 1

GENERAL GUIDANCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Section A--General Guidance Coordinate all policy changes with Service focal points.
Issue Hazardous Cargo Information Updates and page
1.1. Applicability. Handlers, packers, inspectors, and change to Air Force activities and Service focal points.
preparers (certifiers) of hazardous materials for military Focal points retransmit changes to their respective service
airlift comply with rules designed to maximize safety and or agency shippers.
security of aircraft, aircrew, cargo and passengers. They 1.2.2. Service Focal Points jointly establish procedures
must know the exceptions, exemptions, and waivers to and prepare any documentation necessary to implement
federal laws and related government directives that are this manual. Users contact their Service
unique to military airlift operations and how to apply focal points for all clarifications and waivers. Service
them. The provisions of this manual are directive in focal points are:
nature, and must be complied with by those personnel • Air Force. HQ AFMC/LGTP, 5215 Thurlow
whose positions or jobs entail responsibility for the Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-
functions covered. 5540, (513) 257-4503 DSN: 787-4503.
• Army. U.S. Army Safety Center/CSSC-PP, Fort
1.2. Responsibilities Assigned: Rucker, AL 36362-5363,
1.2.1. The OPR will publish emergency changes of an (205) 255-3553 DSN: 558-3553.
operational or technical nature that do not change policies • Navy. Commander, Naval Supply Systems
or major procedures without service coordination. Command, Code 4122D, 1931 Jefferson Davis
AFJMAN 24-204/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19F/ 379
DLAM 4145.3 ATTACHMENT 18 25 NOVEMBER 1994

COMPATIBILITY

A18.1. Do not load packages containing hazardous materials that might react dangerously with one another or transport in
a position that would allow interaction between the material in the event of leakage. Segregation requirements for
hazardous material on military aircraft are identified in tables A18.1 and A18.2. Table A18.1 details segregation
requirements for all hazardous materials. Table A18.2 specifies compatibility requirements for Class 1.

A18.2. Segregation Requirements for All Hazardous Materials. Table A18.1 indicates the explosives and other
hazardous articles that must not be loaded, transported, or stored together. The absence of any hazard class or a blank space
in the table indicates that no restrictions apply. The letter "X" at an intersection of horizontal and vertical columns
indicates that these articles must not be loaded or stored together. For example, in table A18.1, Class 3 flammable liquids,
must not be loaded, transported, or stored with Class 1.1. The letter "O" at an intersection of horizontal and vertical
columns indicates that these articles must not be loaded, transported, or stored together unless separated by a distance of 2.2
m (88 inches) in all directions. For example, in table A18.1, Class 8 corrosive liquids, must not be loaded, transported, or
stored with Class 4.1 flammable solids unless separated by 2.2 m (88 inches) in all directions. Class 8 corrosive liquids
must not be loaded above Class 4 (flammable solid) material or Class 5 (oxidizing) material. Only the primary hazard class
or division are considered for compatibility, subsidiary-risk hazards are not considered. The "*" at an intersection of
horizontal and vertical columns indicates that segregation among different Class 1 materials is identified in table A18.2.
Be sure to check notes for compatibility.

A18.3. Segregation Requirements for Class 1 Materials.

A18.3.1. Unless otherwise authorized, do not pack explosives in the same outside container with other articles. Explosives
of the same compatibility group or authorized combination of compatibility groups but different class number may be
packed together, provided that the whole package is treated as though its entire contents were comprised of the lower class
number (higher hazard). For example, treat a mixed package of Class 1.2D explosives and Class 1.4D explosives as Class
1.2D explosives. However, when Class 1.5D is packed together with Class 1.2D, treat the whole package as Class 1.1D (for
compatibility). Noncompatible explosives may be packed together when approved according to TB 700-2/NAVORDINST
8020.3/TO 11A-1-47/DSAR 8220.1, DoD Explosive Hazard Classification Procedures or 2.4.2.
A18.3.2. Specific Requirements For Using Table A18.2. Table A18.2 shows what Class 1 materials must not be loaded,
transported, or stored together. A blank space in the table indicates that no restrictions apply. The letter "X" at an
intersection of horizontal and vertical columns shows that these articles must not be loaded or stored together. For example,
do not load or store Class 1.2C with Class 1.4H. Be sure to check notes for compatibility.
AFJMAN 24-204/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19F/ 380
DLAM 4145.3 ATTACHMENT 18 25 NOVEMBER 1994

Table A18.1. Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials.

Class or N 2.3
Division o 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 Gas 3 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 6.1 7 8
Note 7 t 1.2 Gas Other Liquid Liquid
e Zone than PG I Only
s A Zone Zone
A A
1.1 and 1 * * * * * X X X X X X X X X X X X
1.2
1.3 * * * * * X X X X X X X X X X X X
1.4 * * * * * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1.5 * * * * * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1.6 * * * * * 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2.1 X X 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2.2
2.3 X X 0 0 X X X X X X X X
Zone A
2.3 Other X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
than
Zone A
3 X X 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 X
4.1 X X X 0 0 X 0
4.2 X X 0 0 0 X 0 0 X X
4.3 X X 0 X 0 0 X X
5.1 1 X X 0 X 0 0 X 0
5.2 X X 0 X 0 0 X 0
6.1 4 X X 0 0 0 0 X X X X X X X
Liquid
PG I
Zone A
7 2 X X 0
3
8 4 X X 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 X X 0 0 X
5
6
NOTES:
1. Ammonium nitrate fertilizer may be loaded, transported, or stored with Class 1.1 materials.
2. Do not load, transport, or store fissile class III radioactive material (Class 7) on the same aircraft with any other
hazardous material.
3. Normal uranium, depleted uranium, and thorium metal in solid form radioactive materials (Class 7) may be loaded and
transported with Class 1.1, 1.2, and 1.5 (explosives).
4. Do not load, transport, or store cyanides or cyanide mixtures (Class 6.1) with any Class 8 materials.
5. Separate nitric acid (Class 8) in carboys by 2.2 m (88 inches) in all directions from other corrosives materials in carboys
when loaded on the same aircraft.
6. Do not load, transport, or store charged electric storage batteries (Class 8) on the same aircraft with any Class 1.1 or 1.2.
7. Class 6.1 poisonous liquids (other than PG I, zone A) corrosive solids, ORM-D, Class 9, and hazardous materials in
Excepted Quantities may be transported with each other and all other hazardous materials without compatibility
restrictions.

Table A18.2. Compatibility Table for Class 1 (Explosive) Materials.

Compatibility A B C D E F G H J K L N S
Group
AFJMAN 24-204/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19F/ 381
DLAM 4145.3 ATTACHMENT 18 25 NOVEMBER 1994

NOTES
A X X X X X X X X X X X X
B 1, 2, X X X X X X X X X X X
C X X X X X X X X
D X X X X X X X X
E X X X X X X X X
F 3 X X X X X X X X X X X
G 4, 5, 7 X X X X X X X X X X X
H X X X X X X X X X X X
J X X X X X X X X X X X
K X X X X X X X X X X X
L 6 X X X X X X X X X X X X
N X X X X X X X X
S 7 X X
NOTES:
1. Group "B" explosives UN 0257 may be loaded and transported with groups "C," "D," and "E" explosives.
2. Group "B" explosives packaged in an EOD MK 663, MOD O container may be loaded and transported with groups "C"
through "H" and group "S" explosives.
3. Group "F" explosives UN 0292 may be loaded and transported with groups "C," "D," and "E" explosives.
4. Group "G" explosives UN 0019, UN 0300, UN 0301, and UN 0325 may be loaded and transported with all other
explosives compatible with group "S" explosives.
5. Group "G" explosives UN 0009, UN 0018, UN 0314, UN 0315, UN 0317, UN 0319, and UN 0320 may be transported
with groups "C," "D," and "E" explosives.
6. Group "L" explosives must only be loaded and transported with an identical item.
7. Class 1.1 and 1.2 explosives may not be packed with the following explosives: UN 0333, UN 0334, UN 0335, UN 0336,
and UN 0337.
A18.4. Classification Codes and Compatibility Groups of Explosives. The classification code for an explosive consists
of the class number followed by the compatibility group letter. Compatibility group letters are used to specify the controls
required for transportation and storage and to prevent the additional hazard that might occur if certain types of explosives
are transported or stored together. All explosives entering the Defense Transportation System must be assigned a final or
interim hazard classification according to A3.2.1.2. Compatibility groups and classification codes for the various types of
explosives are identified in tables A18.3 and A18.4. Table A18.3 identifies compatibility groups and classification codes
for substances and articles. Table A18.4 shows the number of potential classification codes within each explosive class.
There are 35 possible classification codes for explosives.

Table A18.3. Classification Codes.

Description of Substances or Article to be Classified Compatibility Classification

Group Code
Primary explosive substance A 1.1A

Article containing a primary explosive substance and not containing 1.1B

two or more effective protective features B 1.2B
1.4B

Propellant explosive substance or other deflagrating explosive 1.1C

substance or article containing such explosive substance C 1.2C
1.3C
1.4C
AFJMAN 24-204/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19F/ 382
DLAM 4145.3 ATTACHMENT 18 25 NOVEMBER 1994

Secondary detonating explosive substances or black powder or article

containing a secondary detonating explosive substance, in each case 1.1D
without means of initiation and without a propelling charge, or article D 1.2D
containing a primary explosive substance and containing two or more 1.4D
effective protective features 1.5D

Article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance, 1.1E

without means of initiation, with a propelling charge (other than one E 1.2E
containing flammable liquid or hypergolic liquid) 1.4E

Article containing a secondary detonating explosive substance with 1.1F

its means of initiation, with a propelling charge (other than one F 1.2F
containing flammable liquid or hypergolic liquid) or without 1.3F
propelling charge. 1.4F

Pyrotechnic substance or article containing a pyrotechnic substance,

or article containing both an explosive substance and illuminating, 1.1G
incendiary, tear-producing or smoke producing substance (other than G 1.2G
a water-activated article or one containing white phosphorus, 1.3G
phosphide or flammable liquid or gel or hypergolic liquid. 1.4G

Article containing both an explosive and white phosphorus H 1.2H

1.3H

Article containing both an explosive substance and flammable liquid J 1.1J

or gel 1.2J
1.3J

Table A18.3. Classification Codes Continued.

Description of Substances or Article to be Classified Compatibility Classification

Group Code
Article containing both an explosive substance and a toxic chemical K 1.2K
agent 1.3K

Explosive substance or article containing an explosive substance and 1.1L

presenting a special risk (e.g., due to water-activation or presence of L 1.2L
hybergolic liquids phosphides or pyrophoric substances) needing 1.3L
isolation of each type.

Articles containing only extremely insensitive detonating N 1.6N

substances

Substance or article so packed or designed that any hazardous

effects arising from accidental functioning are limited to the extent S 1.4S
that they do not significantly hinder or prohibit fire fighting or other
emergency response efforts in the immediate vicinity of the package.

Table A18.4. Scheme of Classification of Explosives Combination of Hazard Class With

Compatibility Group.
Compatibility Group
AFJMAN 24-204/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19F/ 383
DLAM 4145.3 ATTACHMENT 18 25 NOVEMBER 1994

Hazard
Class A B C D E F G H J K L N S A-S
1.1 1.1A 1.1B 1.1C 1.1D 1.1E 1.1F 1.1.G -------- 1.1J --------- -1.1L --------- --------- 9
1.2 --------- 1.2B 1.2C 1.2D 1.2E 1.2F 1.2G 1.2H 1.2J 1.2K 1.2L --------- --------- 10
1.3 --------- --------- 1.3C --------- --------- 1.3F 1.3G 1.3H 1.3J 1.3K 1.3L --------- --------- 7
1.4 --------- 1.4B 1.4C 1.4D 1.4E 1.4F 1.4G --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- 1.4S 7
1.5 --------- --------- --------- 1.5D --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- 1
1.6 --------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- 1.6N --------- 1
1 3 4 4 3 4 4 2 3 2 3 1 1 35

A18.5. Compatibility for Chapter 3. This paragraph prescribes compatibility exceptions for tactical or contingency
operations according to 3.6.1. Normally incompatible hazardous materials may be transported together when separated to
the maximum extent possible. The following restrictions are mandatory:
• Explosives in compatibility groups A, J, K, and L can only be shipped with material in compatibility group S and
Class 9.
• Fissile class III radioactive materials (Class 7) cannot be loaded, transported, or stored on the same aircraft with
any other hazardous material.
• Class 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 cannot be shipped with Class 2.3 poisonous gas, zone A.
• Class 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 cannot be shipped with Class 6.1 poisonous liquids, PG I.
• Cyanides or cyanide mixtures (Class 6.1) cannot be loaded, transported, or stored with any corrosive Class 8
material.