RAMSTEINABI23-104 — Installation Dangerous Goods Management Program

RAMSTEINABI23-104 governs the Installation Dangerous Goods Management Program and dangerous goods carriage at Ramstein Air Base.

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  • Publication number: RAMSTEINABI23-104
  • Title: Installation Dangerous Goods Management Program
  • Date: 2023-10-24

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It covers dangerous goods transportation by road, rail, or sealift, including personnel duties, training requirements, and safety obligations. It requires compliance with Chapter 13 and identifies consequences for violations of its mandatory provisions.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all Air Force and tenant units, military and civilian personnel transporting or arranging the transport of dangerous goods (DG) inside or outside Ramstein Air Base and associated Geographically Separate Units (GSUs).

Topics covered

  • Dangerous goods transportation
  • Road, rail, and sea transportation
  • Dangerous goods personnel roles
  • Training requirements
  • Safety obligations
  • Chapter 13 compliance

Questions and answers

Which types of transportation does RAMSTEINABI23-104 cover?

The requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods described in this instruction also apply to members of the Civil Air Patrol, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard.

What does RAMSTEINABI23-104 classify as dangerous goods?

In context of this instruction, the term dangerous goods include ammunition, explosives, hazardous material, and hazardous waste regulated in dangerous goods regulations (ADR/RID/IMDG-Code), unless otherwise identified.

Which part of RAMSTEINABI23-104 is mandatory?

Compliance with Chapter 13 of this instruction is mandatory.

What happens when civilian employees fail to follow the mandatory provisions?

Civilian employees who fail to obey the mandatory provisions of Chapter 13 [Paragraph 13.4.1 through 13.4.9; 13.4.13 and 13.4.14] and any provisions of mandatory subparagraph(s)] are subject to administrative disciplinary action without regard to otherwise applicable criminal or civil sanctions.

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