AMMO-51-RC-DL
NAVAL RAILCAR INSPECTION (CERT)
TRADOC/ATRRS No. 4E-F43/645-F27 (DL)
Description: This course satisfies mandatory refresher certification training requirements for Navy and Marine Corps military, civilian, and contractor personnel assigned functions applicable to the inspection of railcars used to transport AE and hazardous material shipments as prescribed by DoDI 5160.68, and other personnel who must fulfill certification requirements prescribed by NAVSEA OP 5, Volume 1, and NAVSEA SW023-AK-SAF-010. This course provides a comprehensive review of DoD, DOT, and Navy guidance, techniques, and procedures to inspect railcars used for on-/off-station shipments of AE and other related hazardous materials, as well as training in the application of compatibility, placarding, transportation safety, physical security of sensitive conventional arms, ammunition, and explosives (AA&E), and blocking and bracing for ISO intermodal containers. Students will receive training in the application of railcar inspection procedures using NAVSA Form 8023/3 (Railcar Inspection Checklist).
Audience: Navy and Marine Corps military, civilian, and contractor personnel assigned functions applicable to the inspection of railcars used to transport AE and hazardous material shipments as prescribed by DoDI 5160.68, and other personnel who must fulfill certification requirements prescribed by NAVSEA OP 5, Volume 1, and NAVSEA SW020-AF-HBK-010.
Length: Approximately 8 hours (self-paced learning).
Special Information: Refresher certification may be completed every two (2) years to maintain certification. This course is a web-based (online) course. Students must have web access, a CAC card, and a Navy E-Learning (NeL) account. Students must register through NeL for course credit. A high-speed Internet connection is recommended to complete the course.
Prerequisites: Personnel seeking initial certification training must successfully complete 4E-F40/645-F24 (MC), NAVAL MOTOR VEH & RAILCAR INSPECTION (CERT).
Completion of Course No. 4E-F29/645-F13 (DL), BASICS OF NAVAL EXPL HAZARD CONTROL (CERT), OR Course No. 4E-F39/645-F23 (DL), NAVAL EXPL SAFETY MGRS/SUPVRS ORIENTN (CERT), offered by the Defense Ammunition Center (DAC) via distance learning (DL) is highly recommended.
Course Topics:
- Regulatory Guidance
- Compatibility
- Placards
- Empty Incoming Railcar Inspection
- Loaded Outgoing Railcar Inspection
- Loaded Incoming/Empty Outgoing Railcar Inspections