COMDTINST M4610.5A

Abstract

<strong>Scope and Applicability</strong>. Various regulations, publications and directives govern requirements for transportation management and operational procedures. These include domestic and international regulations which govern how transportation and related accessorial services are obtained and processed to transport such material as aids to navigation, system support items, ship and aircraft parts, hazardous materials and explosives, ordnance, electronic components, general supplies and equipment. Several regulations and publications govern specific areas of transportation management (e.g., purchasing transportation services, using the Defense Transportation System (DTS), shipping hazardous materials, etc). As applicable, they must be used in conjunction with this Manual. Adherence to this Manual applies to all CG personnel - military and civilian - who are: <br>1. Responsible for transportation management policy at their unit. <br>2.Supervisors of any personnel engaged in processing outbound or inbound freight shipments. <br>3.Delegated to develop and implement local procedures for shipping and receiving material or equipment that requires the use of commercial or DOD's DTS. <br>4.Assigned to CG activities engaged in shipping and receiving material on behalf of and/or for the account of the U.S. Government. <br><strong>Purpose</strong>. This Manual sets forth Coast Guard (CG) transportation management policy and procedures for economical, efficient and safe movement of supplies, equipment and material worldwide. The Manual serves as a basis for local transportation operating procedures. It aims to facilitate and assist field unit personnel in obtaining guidance and information regarding transportation services as well as shipping and receiving procedures. This Manual also identifies and prescribes traffic management practices in accordance with established, referenced regulations to ensure: <br>1 Consistent compliance of governing regulations and standard procedures are used by all CG activities engaged in transportation management functions, including all shipping and receiving functional activities. <br>2.Cost favorable transportation services are obtained to meet routine and mission critical delivery requirements. <br>3.Appropriate in-transit physical and security protection measures are used to meet mission requirements. <br>4.Appropriate asset in-transit visibility. <br>5.All assets are protected with appropriate transportation service provider (TSP) liability limits while in the commercial TSP pipeline.