AFMAN24-604 governs preparing hazardous materials for military air shipments for Department of Defense personnel.
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The publication addresses hazardous material classifications and packaging for uranium hexafluoride and radioactive materials. Compliance with specified attachments and mandatory provisions is required.
Applies to: This manual applies to Department of Defense personnel (military, civilians, and contractors) participating in the movement of regulated hazardous materials (HAZMAT) for transport on military aircraft and commercial aircraft operating under DOT-SP 7573 or DOT-SP 9232 within the Defense Transportation System (DTS).
The mass of uranium hexafluoride in a package will not have a value that would lead to a ullage smaller than 5% at the maximum temperature of the package as specified for the plant systems where the package is used. (paragraph 6)
The uranium hexafluoride will be in solid form and the internal pressure of the package will be below atmospheric pressure when presented for transport. (paragraph 6)
Prepare this material for military air shipment according to 49 CFR Section 173.420. (paragraph 6)
Special Form Radioactive Material – 3,000 A1 or 100,000 A2, whichever is lower. (paragraph 6)
Any Type B, Type B(U), or Type B(M) packaging that meets the applicable requirements in 10 CFR Part 71 and has been approved by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission may be shipped per 49 CFR Section 173.471. (paragraph 6)