United States regulations include the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and U.S. Military regulations. Course materials include emphasis on shipping papers, marking, labeling, placarding, packaging, compatibility, and emergency response information. Students successfully completing the course will understand the requirements for shipping hazardous materials by all modes of transportation to include highway, rail, vessel, and both commercial/military air.
Certification training is provided IAW DoD 4500.9-R, DoDI 5160.68, 49 CFR, IMDG and the IATA to personnel from all services who require detailed technical information pertaining to all phases of transportation for hazardous materials. Personnel who successfully complete this course may be appointed to certify hazardous material shipments by land, vessel, and both commercial and military air.
Certification must be a written directive from the local commander. Certification is good for two (2) years.
Length: 2 Weeks Audience: Personnel who perform duties in some phase of transportation of hazardous materials. These phases include any functions performed in shipment planning, equipment selection and inspection, shipment receiving or release, documentation, or any other aspect of traffic management. Prerequisites: Although there is no course prerequisite, it is recommended that the student complete 9E-F69/920-F37 (DL), HAZMAT FAMILIARIZATION/SAFETY IN TRANS (CERT), prior to attending the course. Security Clearance: None required. Navy Course Identification Number (CIN): A-4E-3008 Course Data Processing Code (CDP): 02RR Availability: If you are affiliated with the Navy or the Marine Corps, request quotas via the page of this website. For all other students, admission to a course is by nomination from the prospective student's command.