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HQ AMC AERIAL PORT UPDATES. AMC/A4TC Mr. John Lockridge MSgt Randolph Watkins Cargo and Traffic Management Branch. OVERVIEW. Joint Inspection Air Transportability Test and Loading Agency (ATTLA) Frustrated Cargo TDR/SDR HAZMAT Issues. AERIAL PORT UPDATE “JOINT INSPECTION”.
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HQ AMCAERIAL PORT UPDATES AMC/A4TC Mr. John Lockridge MSgt Randolph Watkins Cargo and Traffic Management Branch
OVERVIEW • Joint Inspection • Air Transportability Test and Loading Agency (ATTLA) • Frustrated Cargo • TDR/SDR • HAZMAT Issues
AERIAL PORT UPDATE“JOINT INSPECTION” • Continuing Review • Full Scale Draft Revisions to DTR, Part III and Appx O • Better Clarity of the JI Process • Greater Detail for Completion of the DD Form 2133 • Restructured DD Form 2133, JI Checklist • Initial Field Test of the Revised DD Form 2133 • Peterson Field, CO • Positive Feedback • Final Revisions Completed
AERIAL PORT UPDATE“JOINT INSPECTION” • Regulatory Highlights • 100% Inspection of Containers • NOTE: All ISUs and containers will be opened for inspection, to include those that are sealed by either the customer or US Customs Officials. • NOTE: Cargo and equipment loaded inside of helicopters must be properly secured/restrained to prevent movement during transportation. • WARNING:Shipping organizations FAILING to declare and identify HAZARDOUS CARGO may be subject to disciplinary action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and/or civil penalties outlined in CFR 49, Part 107 Subpart D.
ATTLA PROCESS IMPROVEMENT • ATTLA’s Role • 24/7 Contact for Ports to Contact • CoP migration to SharePoint • A4TC’s Role • Receive & Send Updated/New Cert Letters to Ports • Improved Policy Development • DTR/SDDC/AMCI…Interim Change Message in Coord • Enhanced Training • JI Course, Load Planning WBTs • AMC Affiliation Course
FRUSTRATED CARGO“BACKGROUND” • A4T Sponsored ICAF Study Focused on Frustrated Cargo • Analyzed Data from Calendar Years 2006 – 2010 • Example: 1 Jan-31 May 11: CHS/DOV/WRI Reported 6932 Frustrated Events of 189,009 Shipments … Equates to 3.7% of All Shipments • Frustrated % is Small, but Burden on Ports Significant • Top 10 Offenders Still Priority/Responsible for 48% of all Frustrations • Action Items Identified at AMC-DDC IPT Trending Down 7.5%
Frustrated Cargo Update • On going Actions: • ACA Developed “Shippers 101 Guide” at HAF Review for Approval • ACA Developing GPC Holder Training • Trend Data: • Dover Specific: • Avg Monthly Frustrations Jan 10-Sep 11 = 425 • AvgJan-Apr 2012 = 232 (45% Reduction)
FRUSTRATED CARGO“PLAYBOOK” • Recurring 90 Day Update to Leadership • Monthly Metrics Feedback to Top 10 Sources • Review for Policy Gaps • Review Training-Shipper 101 Handbook • Review Rules for GPC/FAR Based Contract Language • Review Rules for Enforcement
AERIAL PORT UPDATE“TDR/SDR” • Over the past two years we looked deeply at SDR vs TDR, but it’s now evident the TDR will remain our reporting system • Though WEB-SDR may be a future option, it just simply is not far enough along to perform what we need it to do and will not be capable for the foreseeable future • Urgent action items are to improve the TDR submission and feedback process • Development of en-route DODAAC's and TDR compliance using the Discrepancy Identification System, will decrease shipment discrepancies • Allows a streamlined process to include consignor, shipper, transportation carriers, and consignee to ensure proper discrepancy reporting
AERIAL PORT UPDATE“TDR/SDR” • Continued Emphasis on Identification of Discrepant Cargo Originators • Identifying/Utilizing Mechanisms For Assisting in Notifications/Decreasing Instances • Increased HQ Vigilance/Follow-Up • Building Baseline Performance Impact Assessments • Establishing Reduction Goals/Tracking Efforts • Socialize w/Ports • Maintain Oversight
AERIAL PORT UPDATE“TDR/SDR” • Initial Action Officer Coordination - DTR Part II - Chapter 210 - Transportation Discrepancy Report (TDR) -- Suspense 18 May 2012 • Future GATES Enhancements • Interface Between GATES and DIS • Web service to allow TDR generation in CMOS, GAES, DSS, and FACTS for pass to GFM for storage/processing • Requirements Package Submitted to USTC for FY13 Funding • Approved by USTC…Fell Just Short of Funds
HAZMAT ISSUES • DOT SP 7573 • Carriers Still Reluctant to Carry Above IATA Quantities • Future Impact to Airlift System Capabilities • Passenger Aircraft/Cargo Movement • Postal Restrictions - Lithium Batteries* • NGU – Explosives Movement • Difficulty Identifying/Finding POCs • Slow Updates to JHCS • Impact to Expedient Movement of Cargo