PAM 56-4 — Distribution Of Materiel, Distribution Platform Management, And In-transit Visibility Procedures
PAM 56-4 governs Army procedures for materiel distribution, platform leasing, container management, visibility, HAZMAT, and ITV standards.
- Publication number: PAM 56-4
- Title: DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIEL, DISTRIBUTION PLATFORM MANAGEMENT, AND IN-TRANSIT VISIBILITY PROCEDURES
- Date: 11/12/2024
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
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PAM 56-4 covers ISO container leasing, distribution visibility, in-transit visibility, flatrack and CROP exchange, hazardous material, and aerial resupply. It requires specified lease request documents, RFID tagging for certain OCONUS cargo, and HAZMAT training and certification.
Topics covered
- ISO container leasing
- Distribution visibility
- In-transit visibility
- Radio frequency identification tags
- Flatrack and CROP exchange
- Hazardous material training
- Aerial resupply
Questions and answers
What happens when a container lease request comes from a nondesignated container control officer?
Container lease requests from nondesignated container control officers (CCOs) will be returned. (paragraph 4)
What surcharge may apply when funding is delayed for an equipment lease?
Delay in receipt of funding may jeopardize meeting the required delivery date (RDD) and/or result in having to pay an expedited delivery surcharge of 15 percent. (paragraph 4)
How quickly must damage or deficiencies at equipment delivery be documented?
If there are damages or deficiencies at the time of equipment delivery, DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) must be completed and attached to the container record in JCM within 5 working days. (paragraph 2-1)
What RFID tags are required for consolidated sustainment shipments?
All consolidated sustainment shipments (radio frequency identification (RFID) layer 4 freight containers; for example, 20- or 40-foot sea vans, large engine containers, and 463L air pallets) of DA cargo being shipped and/or retrograde must have active, data-rich RFID tags written at the point of origin for all organizations (including vendors) stuffing containers or building air pallets. (paragraph 3-2)
Who must attend HAZMAT certification training?
All Army personnel responsible for signing the certification statement on commercial bills of lading, DD Form 2890 (DoD Multimodal Dangerous Goods Declaration), must attend the HAZMAT certification training course. (paragraph 7-1)