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MEMORANDUM FOR: Record

SUBJECT:  Standard Operating Procedures for Submitting Convoy Clearance Requests and Requests for Special Hauling Permits for military vehicle movements on Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

1. PURPOSE:  To establish the criteria and procedures to submit Convoy Clearance Request Documents and Requests for Special Hauling permits.
   
   
2. APPLICABILITY:  This policy applies to all military organizations conducting convoy operations or overweight and over dimensional vehicle movements on Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
   
   
3. DEFINITIONS:
   
   
   1. Convoy: A convoy is described by FORSCOM/ARNG Regulation 55-1 in the following two paragraphs:
      
      
      1. Any group of six or more vehicles temporarily organized to operate as a column, with or without escort, proceeding together under a single commander.
         
         
      2. Ten or more vehicles dispatched, per hour, to the same destination, over the same route
         
         
   2. Oversize/Overweight vehicles:
      
      The following definitions related to oversize and overweight vehicles are established by The Federal-Aid Highway Act Amendments of 1974 and North Carolina Law.  Military vehicles are often required to cross bridges on Fort Bragg and are required to travel on or across public highways and public access roads on Fort Bragg; therefore, unless otherwise stated in this document, vehicle movements on Fort Bragg are subject to the limitations defined in these definitions.   All vehicles that exceed these limitations are required to submit a Request for Special Hauling Permit (DD Form 1266) to the Unit Movements Section.
      
      Oversize/Overweight vehicles are defined by FORSCOM/ARNG Regulation 55-1 as vehicles with sizes or weights exceeding the legal limitations prescribed by the state or local authorities in which the vehicles are operating, as reflected in FM 55-30.
      
      
      1. Oversize Vehicles
         
         Vehicles that exceed the following limitations are considered to be oversize vehicles:
         
         
         1. Maximum Length:
            
            A single part vehicle with two or three axels shall not exceed forty (40) feet in length.
            
            Combination vehicles (vehicles with trailers, other than tractors with semi-trailers) shall not exceed sixty (60) feet in length.
            
            Exceptions:
            
            Motor vehicle combinations of one semitrailer of not more than 48 feet in length and a truck tractor (power unit) may exceed the 60-foot maximum length.
            
            Said length limitation shall not apply to vehicles operated in the daytime when transporting poles, pipe, machinery or other objects of a structural nature which cannot be readily dismembered, nor to such vehicles transporting such objects operated at nighttime by a public utility when required for emergency repair of public service facilities or properties.
            
            Wreckers may tow a truck, combination tractor and trailer, trailer, or any other disabled vehicle or combination of vehicles to a place for repair, parking, or storage and may tow a truck, tractor, or other replacement vehicle to the site of the disabled vehicle.
            
            The PLS or Palletized Load System (M1075/M1076) is 735” (61.25’) in length.  The combination of the PLS tractor with its trailer is over 60’ in length and is by definition, an oversize vehicle; however, due to the extended use of this vehicle on Fort Bragg, the requirement to submit a request for a Special Hauling Permit strictly because of its overall length is waived.  This exception does not apply when this vehicle exceeds any other dimensional or weight limitation established in this SOP.
            
            
         2. Maximum Width: The total outside width of any vehicle or the load thereon shall not exceed 102 inches.
            
            
         3. Maximum Height:
            
            No vehicle, un-laden or with load, shall exceed a height of 13 feet, six inches.        
            The operator or owner of any vehicle having an overall height, whether un-laden or with load, in excess of 12 feet, six inches, shall be liable for damage to any structure caused by such vehicle having a height in excess of 12 feet, six inches.
            
            
         4. Overhang:
            
            Rear overhang in excess of 4 feet is required to display a 12-inch-square red flag for daytime travel and clearance lights during nighttime travel. Loads shall not extend more than 14 feet beyond the rear of the bed or body of the vehicle. Maximum overhang is limited to 14 feet.
            
            
      2. Overweight Vehicles:
         
         The Federal-Aid Highway Act Amendments of 1974 established the Federal bridge formula as law, along with gross weight limits.
         
         Vehicles that exceed the following limitations are considered to be overweight vehicles:
         
         
         1. Single-axle and Single Axle Weight:   A single axle is any axle that stands alone and is not close enough to another axle to be considered part of a tandem axle.  The single-axle weight of any vehicle or combination of vehicles shall not exceed 20,000 pounds.
            
            
         2. Tandem-axle and Tandem Axle Weight:  A tandem axle is a group of two axles that are usually connected by leaf springs or a bogie mechanism.   By definition, a tandem axle is a group of two axles more than 3 feet, six inches apart and less than 9 feet apart.  The tandem-axle weight of a vehicle or combination of vehicles shall not exceed 38,000 pounds.  Five axle tractor trailers with two tandem axles spaced at least 36 feet apart cannot exceed 34,000 lbs per tandem axle.
            
            
         3. Gross Weight:  The total weight of a vehicle and its load.
            
            Federal Bridge Law establishes the maximum permissible weights that a truck exerts onto the road surface.  The same law limits Gross Vehicle Weight to 80,000 lbs; however, the Federal Bridge Formula reduces the legal weight limit for shorter trucks with fewer axles.  For example, as shown in Diagram 3, a 25-foot wheel base (7.6 m), three-axle dump truck has a gross weight limit of 54,500 pounds (24,700 kg), instead of 80,000 pounds (36,000 kg), which is the maximum weight limit for any truck regardless of its length.  North Carolina Gross Vehicle Weight Limits are based on Federal Bridge Law.  The Federal bridge formula considers the amount of concentrated weight within a specific area; therefore, shorter vehicles are not permitted to weigh as much as longer vehicles.
            
            
         4. Axle Group:
            
            Any combination of axles, weather single or tandem, make up an axle group. (See diagram 1).  If a group of two individual axles are less than nine feet apart, together they are considered to be both a Tandem axle assembly and a two-axle group.  Likewise, two separate but consecutive tandem axle assemblies make up a four-axle group.
            
            
         5. Axle Group Weight:
            
            The axle group weight is the sum of the individual axle weights within an axle group.  The maximum allowable weight for any axle group is dependent upon the separation distance between the most extreme axles (farthest apart) within the group.  Federal bridge law limits the amount of weight imposed onto the road surface by any group of two or more axles.  The restrictions created by the federal bridge formula can significantly reduce the weight limit on the axles contained within an axle group.  As stated above, a tandem axle is a two axle group with axles that are less than nine feet apart. The maximum weight limit on any tandem axle is 38,000 lbs. Based on this information one could conclude that a four-axle group comprised of two tandem axles could legally weigh 72,000 lbs.  An examination of the Permissible Axle Group Weights chart on page six reveals the inaccuracy of this assumption by showing that the maximum axle group weight is dependent upon the separation distance between the most extreme axles (farthest apart) within the axle group.  According to the chart, the legal weight limit on a four-axle group separated by a distance of 36 feet is only 66,000 lbs; however, the asterisks beside the values listed in the four-axle group column with axles separated by a distance of 36, 37, and 38 feet are present to indicate that there is an exception that permits a five-axle tractor trailers to have a four-axle group weight that exceeds these values provided that the tandem axles weights within the four axle group do not exceed 34,000 lbs each. Effectively, the tandem axle-weight exception for a five-axle tractor with semitrailer permits a vehicle to be in violation of the limitations established by the federal bridge formula.
            
            The diagram below is that of a typical five-axle tractor-trailer combination and is provided to simplify the above definitions.  Axle No.1 of the truck in the diagram is a single axle.  This axle is commonly referred to as the steering axle or the “steers”.  As previously stated, the limit on a single axle is 20,000 lbs.  Together, the steering axle (Axle No.1) and the first tandem axle assembly (Axles No.2 and No.3) make up a three axle group.  The trailer axles, (Axles No.4 and No.5) together are also a “tandem axle” assembly and a two axle group.  Likewise, the first tandem axle assembly (Axles No.2 and No.3) together with the second tandem axle assembly (Axles No.3 and No. 4) make up a four-axle group.  In this four-axle group, the distance between Axle No.2 and Axle No.5 is the measured separation distance for the group.  (See Distance 1)  Again, notice the asterisks beside the weight values in the Permissible Axle Weights chart on page 6 that indicate exception that permits five-axle tractor trailers to have a four-axle group weight that exceeds these values provided that the tandem axles within the four axle group do not exceed 34,000 lbs each.

Diagram 1

Notes:

1.  In the diagram above, distance 2 indicates the axle distance for three axles within an axle group.  According to the Permissible Axle Group Weights Chart on page 6, the maximum allowable weight on three axles separated by a distance of twenty feet is 51,000 lbs.  The actual weight of this axle group is the sum of the three axle weights within the group (43,000 lbs) and is less than the legal limit. 

2.  In the diagram above, the measured distance between the centers of the most extreme axles in the four axle group (Distance 1) is thirty-six feet.  There are a total of four single axles in the axle group.  See the permissible axle-weight chart below to intersect thirty-six feet with four axles to determine the maximum allowable weight in the group.  Notice that the chart establishes a limit of 66,000 lbs for a four axle group separated by 36 feet.  The asterisk beside the maximum weight indicates an exception for tractors with semi-trailers having an axle group with four axles (two tandem axles) separated by a distance of at least 36 ft apart.  This allows a four axle group to weigh as much as 68,000 lbs as long as each tandem axle assembly doesn’t weigh more than 34,000 lbs.  Although the weight on the four-axle group in diagram 1 is exactly 68,000 lbs, the load is not legal because the rear tandem axle weight is 36,000 lbs.

Diagram 2

Note: If the operator of the vehicle shown in diagram 1 were to either move the load forward (as shown in diagram 2) or move the trailer tandem axles rearward, the weight distribution would change.  Provided the tandem axle weights do not exceed 34,000 lbs, the truck would be legal.

Diagram 3

Note:  The Federal Bridge Formula limits the maximum axle group weight of a three axle-group to 54,500 lbs.  Although 80,000 lbs is the maximum gross weight of any vehicle, the maximum gross weight of this vehicle is 54,500 lbs because of the axle group weight limitation for a three-axle group that is separated by 25 feet.

6. Permissible axle group weights chart:
   
   The gross weight imposed onto the road surface by any axle group of a vehicle or combination of vehicles shall not exceed the maximum weight given for the respective distance between the first and last axle of the group of axles measured longitudinally to the nearest foot as set forth in the following table:
   
   

3. HAZMAT:
    
   Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) are substances or materials that the Secretary of Transportation has determined capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce, and has been designated as hazardous under section 5103 of Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Law (49 U.S.C. 5103).  FORSCOM Regulation 55-1, Appendix N, has a list of hazardous materials common to deploying units.  It should be noted that some POL products such as anti-freeze may be identified as hazardous materials; however, most POL products are not “Hazardous Materials” and do not have a UN ID number.  Check with your maintenance or supply clerk to see if the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) identifies the item or items in question as hazardous materials.
   
   
4. SENSITIVE ITEMS: 
   
   Sensitive items are items that, if stolen or misused, present a significant risk to national security, the mission, military personnel, or to the general public.  When being transported from one location to another, items such as Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E), classified materials, Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), high dollar value items, and items that contain sensitive technology require Transportation Protective Services (TPS).  The level of sensitivity of an item or items that have National Stock Numbers (NSN) can be identified by the Controlled Item Inventory Code (CIIC) assigned to each item.  The CIIC of an item can be found in FEDLOG in the Army Master Data File (AMDF).  See your S-4 property book officer/NCO.  An explanation of these codes can be found in DA PAM 708-2 Table 3-9.  If an item does not have an NSN and does not have a controlled item inventory code, the Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR 4500.9R, Part II, Chapter 205, Table 205-2) provides a risk assessment table to help determine the correct Transportation Protective Services to apply to the item or items to be transported.   When in doubt about the sensitivity of an item, consider the following questions: 
   
   
   1. Could the item be used to kill or injure U.S. Forces and/or Allies?
   2. Could the item be used to compromise the mission of U.S. Forces and/or Allies?
      
   3. If stolen and misused, is there a potential risk to the public or law enforcement officials?
      
   4. Does the item contain sensitive technology?
      
   5. Is there potential for an adverse public reaction or embarrassment to the government if the media were to announce the theft of the item?
      
   6. Does the value of the item warrant the use of Transportation Protective Services, and if so, does the size or configuration of the item make it pilferable?
      
      
4. PROCEDURE: 
   
   
   1. CONVOY OPERATIONS:  Convoys operations on Fort Bragg will be conducted in accordance with the following publications:
      
      

      DTR 4500.9R Part III, Appendix F.

      FM 55-30 – ARMY MOTOR TRANSPORT UNITS AND OPERATIONS, Chapter 5,

      FM 4-01.011 - UNIT MOVEMENT OPERATIONS, appendix C,   

      Fort Bragg Safety Regulation - 385-4 Sections 3 and 5,
      
      

   2. OBTAINING CONVOY CLEARANCE AND PERMITS
      
      
      1. Convoys:
         
         
         1. On-post convoy clearance: 
            
            Military organizations conducting vehicle movements that meet the definition of a convoy will submit a Request for Convoy Clearance (DD Form 1265) to the Fort Bragg Unit Moves Section for approval.  Comm. Ph. (910)396-5510/9502 Fax (910)396-7094 DSN 236-5510/9502 Fax 236-7094. (See Appendix A - Tips for completing a DD Form 1265).  Regulatory limitations are cited in this appendix)
            
            All on-post convoy movement requests (DD Form 1265) will be submitted to the Unit Moves Section seven (7) days prior to movement for convoy clearance approval.  Convoy clearance numbers (CCN) will be issued in accordance with DTR 4500.9R, Part III, Appendix F, Paragraph M.2, and FM 4-01.011 Appendix C, Paragraph C-29.  Any vehicle movement that meets the definition of a convoy and is departing within the same hour [DTR 4500.9R, Part III, Appendix F, Paragraph L.1.a (3)] will be issued a convoy clearance number (See exception below).  All serials and march units within a convoy will share the same number.  The CCN identifies the convoy during its entire movement and will be placed on both sides of each vehicle in the convoy.  The CCN is also placed on the top of the hood of the first and last vehicle of each march element.
            
            Exception:  On-post loading and un-loading operations during Mobilizations may require a significant number of vehicle movements to and from a designated staging area as well as to one or more loading or unloading areas.  These types of operations may take several days to accomplish; therefore, it may be impractical to submit a convoy clearance request for each vehicle movement that occurs within any given hour.  Specifically during deployment and mobilization operations, a blanket convoy clearance approval may be issued by the Unit Moves Office.  A single convoy clearance number will be issued for all regular convoy elements moving on the same day that are operating under the command and control of a single commander.  Special instructions will be issued for these movements which may include route restrictions, the maximum number of vehicles permitted to move at any given time, and the separation interval between each movement.   This exception does not apply to movement of Oversize, Overweight, Hazmat, or explosives.
            
            
      2. Oversize/ Overweight Vehicles: 
         
         
         1. On-post Special Hauling Permit:
            
            

            Military organizations conducting movements with vehicles that meet the definition of Oversized or Overweight vehicles will submit a Request for Special Hauling Permit (DD Form 1266 or a DD Form 2777 during mobilization) for each overweight vehicle to the Unit Moves Section for approval.
            
            

            Exception:  When identical oversize or overweight vehicles with identical loads are moving on the Fort Bragg installation from the same origin to the same destination at the same time, a single Request for Special Hauling Permit (DD 1266) will be accepted that indicates the number of like vehicles that will be moving.
            
            

            Use the Over weight vehicle decision chart (Appendix B) to help determine if a vehicle in question is over weight.
            
            

      3. Route Restrictions:
         
         
         1. Convoy route restrictions:
            
            IAW XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg Regulation 190-5, Chapter 5-1a: No person shall drive any tactical vehicle through any family housing area except in direct support of “Community Life” activities.
            
            
         2. Oversize/Overweight vehicle route restrictions:
            
            Oversize/Overweight vehicles are not permitted to travel on the main installation without route approval from the Unit Moves Section.  Considerations for route approval include origin, destination, time, traffic, road construction, new pavement, overhead clearance, and bridge capacity.  The Unit Moves Section will consult with the Installation Traffic Engineer before accepting or rejecting a proposed route.
            
            Overweight vehicles will not cross the Bridge over the All American Freeway on Gruber Rd without approval. Generally, overweight vehicles will routed to pass under the All American Freeway via Honeycutt Rd.
            
            According to the Fort Bragg Transportation Engineer, The North Carolina Department of Transportation Division 6 has determined that a single M1A1 tank (without HETT tractor and trailer) may be permitted to cross the bridge on Gruber Road that spans the All American Expressway. In order to cross without causing structural damage to the bridge, the tank is required to stay on the centerline of the bridge.  After a single tank has crossed and cleared the bridge, additional tanks may proceed one at a time. The structural integrity of the bridge will not allow for more than one tank be on the bridge at once. Additionally, the combination of HETT, trailer and tank are not permitted due to the load and design restrictions.
            
            
      4. HAZMAT:
         
         When submitting a Convoy Clearance Request (DD Form 1265), a statement indicating the classes of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) to be transported must be included in Block 19 on the request document .   All Explosives will be declared in Block 20.   A copy of all completed and signed HAZMAT declaration forms will be submitted to the Unit Moves Section along with the convoy request document.  Military organizations transporting explosive HAZMAT via organic or unit transportation assets will comply with all rules and regulations governing the shipment of sensitive items. A qualified HAZMAT certifier (DTR 4500.9R Part III, Appendix J, Paragraph F – Mandatory Training) must ensure that all hazardous materials are packaged, labeled, and documented in accordance with applicable regulations. When in doubt about shipping or classifying any hazardous or questionable materials, contact the ITO or Movement Control Center (MCC).  Installation Transportation Office (ITO) personnel will not certify your hazardous materials; however, ITO personnel can provide some regulatory guidance pertaining to HAZMAT identification and declaration.  Failure to follow HAZMAT rules may result in a fine, delay the movement, and ultimately affect the success of the mission. 
         
         
         1. Hazmat Declaration Forms: 
            
            
            1. Hazardous materials transported by motor carriage will be identified, packed, labeled and documented IAW Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Parts 100 to 185 (CFR 49) on a DD Form 836. 
            2. Hazardous materials transported by motor carriage enroute to a Seaport of Embarkation (SPOE) for onward movement by vessel will be documented IAW the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) on a DD Form 2890 (DOD Multi-modal form).
            3. Hazardous Materials travelling by motor carriage enroute to a commercial aerial port of embarkation will be identified, packed, labeled and documented IAW the International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA) on a Shippers Declaration of Dangerous Goods (SDDG)
            4. Hazardous Materials travelling by motor carriage enroute to a Military Aerial Port of Embarkation (APOE) for onward movement by military air will be identified, packed, labeled and documented IAW AIR FORCE MANUAL 24-204(I)/ TM 38-250 on a Shippers Declaration of Dangerous Goods (SDDG)
               
               
         2. Rental Vehicles:  As per DTR 4500.9R-Vol. II, Chapter 204 F.3.d: Rental vehicles are prohibited for transport of HAZMAT unless prior approval, in writing, is obtained from the DOD component HQ and the corporate HQ of the rental company.
            
            Note 1: It is important to understand the difference between transporting Ammunition items and Non-ammunition HAZMAT.  Ammunition items are both HAZMAT and Sensitive in nature.
            
            
      5. SENSITIVE ITEMS:
         
         
         1. Transportation of AA&E (Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives) Items:
            
            
            1. Unit Transportation - If transporting AA&E via unit transportation, make a notation about the type or category of weapons to be shipped along with a statement regarding the use of Armed Guard Surveillance (AGS) in Block 19 of the DD Form 1265.  Document all ammunition and explosives items in Block 20 of the DD Form 1265.  
               
               
            2. Transportation Protective Services (TPS) - AR 190-11, paragraph 2-11.a. (1) requires Transportation Protective Services to be applied to all AA&E items.  AR 190-11, Paragraph 7-10 governs the Movement of arms, ammunition, and explosives by unit or organization transportation and Paragraph 7-10b requires commanders to ensure that enough security measures are taken to protect AA&E being moved by unit or organization transportation, on or off installations. No AA&E items will be left unattended or unsecured at any time. AR 190-11 Chapter 2 provides commanders with specific guidelines to screen and select personnel who will be involved in the control, accountability, and shipment of AA&E.  The same regulation requires that personnel assigned custody, maintenance, disposal, or security responsibilities for AA&E on military installations in the United States and its territories, or U.S. citizens assigned to such duties overseas will be subject to one of the following investigations:
               
               Military personnel – National agency check, local agency check, credit check.
               DOD Civilian personnel – National agency check with written inquiries and credit.
               Contractor personnel – National agency check with written inquiries and credit.
               
               Transportation Protective Service (TPS) requirements are based on several factors.  AA&E items are assigned Controlled Item Inventory Codes (CIIC).  These codes can be found in FEDLOG in the Army Master Data Base File.  Contact your S-4 for help.  The CIIC for ammunition items can be found in the HAZARD CLASSIFICATION OF U.S. MILITARY EXPLOSIVES AND MUNITIONS or the Defense Ammunition Center (DAC) JHCS yellow book. 
               
               
            3. Armed Guard Surveillance (AGS):  As described below, category I AA&E items will have Armed Guard Surveillance (AGS).  Observe the special considerations for Category I materials in AR 190 -11, Chapter 7 -4.  All Category II items will have Armed Guard Surveillance (AGS) unless state regulations prohibit the use of armed guards.  It should be noted that all automatic weapons up to and including .50 Caliber machine guns are Category II weapons.  When in doubt, check FEDLOG and AR 190-11.  The state of North Carolina does not prohibit the use of Armed Guards.  The state MCC will submit the Convoy Clearance Request (DD Form 1265) to the State Police and to The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). 
               
               
            4. Security Standards: When moving AA&E via unit or organic assets, the following rules apply:
               
               If the item is transported is:            Then use:
               CIIC 1 ----------------------------------- Two drivers, one must be an E-5 or above and one must be armed (Note 1) both will have a background check
               CIIC 2 ----------------------------------- Two drivers, one must be an E-5 or above and one must be armed unless prohibited by state or territorial law (Note 2) Both will have a background check
               CIIC 3 ----------------------------------- Two drivers determined to be responsible by the unit commander. Vehicle will be under continuous positive control. Apply Dual Driver Protection (DD) provisions regarding vehicle attendance and surveillance.
               CIIC 4 ----------------------------------- Same as for CIIC 3
               CIIC 5 ----------------------------------- Same as for CIIC 1 plus both drivers will have a “Secret” clearance (PS provisions) (Note 1)
               CIIC 6 ----------------------------------- Same as for CIIC 1 plus both drivers will have a “Confidential” clearance (Note 1)
               CIIC 8 ----------------------------------- Same as for CIIC 2 plus both drivers will have a “Confidential” clearance (Note 2)
               CIIC U and 7 --------------------------- Same as for CIIC 3
               Secret ------------------------------------ Same as for CIIC 3 plus both drivers will have a “Secret” clearance
               Confidential----------------------------- Same as for CIIC 3 plus both drivers will have a “Confidential” clearance
               
               Note 1: IAW AR 190-11 Paragraph 7-4a. Where satellite monitoring is not available, missile shipments will be provided by security escort vehicle service.  The Fort Bragg ASP will not issue CAT 1 items without an armed security escort vehicle with two drivers.  The passenger of the vehicle must be armed.  A nine millimeter handgun with ten rounds of ammunition is the standard.  Guards will not be armed with a shotgun.
               
               Note 2: When arming of guards is prohibited, a request for exception to this requirement along with compensatory measures will be submitted.  A security escort is generally considered an acceptable compensatory measure for the absence of armed guards.  A security escort should have two means of communication.
               
               Although CIIC 1 missiles cannot be shipped in the same conveyance with their launch and control equipment when shipped by commercial carrier, this standard doesn’t apply to unit/organic moves. These items can be shipped in the same conveyance during a unit move; however, the entire shipment will be considered CIIC 1.
               
               
5. REFERENCES:
   
   
   1. CONVOYS:
      
      
      1. DTR 4500.9R Part III, Appendix F – PERMITS FOR MILITARY MOVEMENTS ON UNITED STATES PUBLIC HIGHWAYS AND ARMY CONVOY OPRATIONS AND PROCEDURES.
         1. Paragraph J GENERAL CONVOY OPERATIONS
         2. Paragraph L, ARMY CONVOY OPERATIONS
            
            
      2. AR 385-55, PREVENTION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
         
         
      3. XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg Safety Regulation 385-4,
         
         1. Section IV, Convoy Operations for Wheeled and Tracked Vehicles.
            
            
      4. FORSCOM/ARNG Regulation 55-1 Unit Movement Planning
         a. Chapter 7 Convoy Operations and movement in CONUS.
         
         
      5. FM 55-30 Army Motor Transport Units and Operations
         a. Chapter 5 - Convoy Control, Organization and Planning
         b. Chapter 10 - Loads and Loading Operations.
         
         
      6. FM 4-01.011 Unit Movement Operations
         a. Chapter 3-1 Convoy Movements
         b. Appendix C, Convoy Operations
         
         
      7. FM 55-29
         
         
      8. XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg Regulation 190-5 Traffic Code
         a. Chapter 5-1 Restricted Traffic.
         
         
   2. OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES:
      
      
      1. FM 55-30 Army Motor Transport Units and Operations
         a. Appendix N – Military Vehicle Axle Weight Distribution Formulas and Percentages.
         
         
      2. North Carolina Law Publication L-14
         
         
      3. North Carolina General Statute chapter 20-116 Size of Vehicles and Loads
         
         
      4. North Carolina General Statute chapter 20-118 Weight of Vehicle and Load.
         
         
   3. SENSITIVE ITEMS:
      
      
      1. DTR 4500.9R Vol II, chapter 205. MOVEMENT OF CONVENTIONAL ARMS, AMMUNITION, AND EXPLOSIVES, CLASSIFIED (SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL), SENSITIVE AND CONTROLLED CRYPTOGRAPHIC ITEMS
         
         
      2. Army Regulation 190-11, PHYSICAL SECURITY OF ARMS, AMMUNITION, AND EXPLOSIVES.  CHAPTER 7, TRANSPORTATION.
         
         
      3. The Defense Ammunition Center (DAC) Ammunition Logistics – Guide to Operations in a Retail Environment Chapter 9 – Security for Commercial and Unit/Organic Moves.
         
         
   4. HAZMAT:
      
      
      1. DTR 4500.9R Part III, Appendix J, Hazardous Materials Certification and Mobility Procedures.
         
         
      2. DTR 4500.9R, Vol. II, Chapter 204 - Transportation of Hazardous Materials
         
         
      3. CFR 49, Parts 100 to 185) Transportation Hazmat Regulation.
         
         
      4. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)
         
         
      5. The International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations
         
         
      6. Air Force Manual (AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250) PREPARING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FOR MILITARY AIR SHIPMENTS.
         
         
      7. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPLOYMENT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIELD GUIDE. 

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