DoD Shipping Container Management

1 DoD Shipping Container ManagementMr. Mark LaRue12 October 201712 Transportation University encourages a free flow of ideas. In the spirit of this academic setting, the views of the instructors and participants are assumed to be their own and not those of NDTA, DoD, USTRANSCOM, or anybody s parent :G; 1:15 pm 2:45 pm, Thursday, 12 October 2017 Title:DOD Shipping Container managementAgendaContainer Management DefinedContainer UseRolesSystemsRequirementsProcessesInit iativesTrainingConclusion34from DODI planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and executing the functions and responsibilities required to provide for positive and effective use of DoD and Military Department-owned, -leased, or -controlled ISO containers.

2 This includes functions and responsibilities of life cycle asset and operational Management supporting the full spectrum of operations5 Readiness Safety Property accountability Cost Management ; cost avoidance Efficiency6 $2B = total value of DoD Container fleet $3,207 = Minimum purchase for a 20ft GP USC carrier Container $729 = average Army maintenance cost per Container $22 / day = daily detention cost per day for 20ft GP Container 288,086 = number of DoD-owned ISO containersArmy 206,502; USMC 41,961; Navy 18,507; Air Force 21,116 9,986 = number of containers leased by DOD in FY14 2,537 = number of JCM users 96% = DOD containers onhandinventoried in CENTCOM Aug 17 118% = increased use - Container Return Module (Jan 16-Aug 17)7 By ownership DOD Carrier Lessor By DOD use Service-owned Unit Program By function General purpose, reefer, flatrack, tank, chassis By size SIXCON/QUADCON/ TRICON/BICON 20ft 40ft (incl.)

3 High Cube) 45ft; other sizes8 Transportation (inter, intratheater) Special (Force Provider, BEAR etc) Prepositioned (for future use) Temporary warehousing Shelter Storage Secure storage Unit equipment Cold storage Housing Offices Force protection Mortuary affairs Basic structural uses ( inspection area, towers) Septic tank Swimming poolReference new JP 4-04 re: applicable contingency use9 Unit deployments for operations and exercises Ammunition supply/resupply Sustainment; contingency and routine Redeployment Retrograde Foreign Military Sales Training PrepositioningAll supported by different types of containers with different owners10 Joint Staff.

4 OSD Service Headquarters Joint Intermodal Working Group Service Container Managers Global Container Manager (under DPO) Theater Container Manager Country Container Authority Regional or Area Container Manager (if applicable) Container Control OfficerDirect Chain of Command carries more weight, greater influence11 Requestor Provider End user Owner Yard manager Inspector Maintenance Transporter Container Control Officer Country Container Authority Regional/Theatermanager Service/Agency manager12 Training documents available in system to include slide outs Online incl.

5 Army Blackboard Training available via SDDC CM training app; Army Training Network App Training slides Defense Collaboration Service Teleconference Face to face Includes pre-deployment training; DAC AMMO-43 Army Blackboard13 Jane Doe!14 PAT Carrier invoice submission and COR verification Track Container Detention by COCOM, country, agency etc ITV search; see Container lifecycle, EDI events Delay reporting and Management Report empty Container availability and pickup Contractor Container inventory dataJCM Container receive Container ship Container inventory reporting Advanced reports by COCOM, DODAAC etc Advanced search Container update Movement monitoring Location, Contact searchesACAMS ISO Registry.

6 Enduring database of DOD containers AIDPMO maintenance Management Container ship and receive (legacy capability) ACAMS mobile Leasing module Container update15 JCM Leasing Module Lease cost estimates Advanced leased Container reports; robust performance documentation Container Request and Sourcing Enables Container requests including immediate cost and availability data Supports finding most cost effective, operationally feasible solution Training Module Training material; supports requests, upload of training certificates and data Training vs performance reports Container Control Officer Management Module Manager oversight of designated CCOs and their status, location status etc.

7 User role Management ; tie in CCO to training to Container data16 Universal Service Contract DOD Master Lease Contract DODI JP 4-09 JP 4-04 DTR MIL-STD-3037 COCOM policies IICL-6 AR 56-4 OPNAVINST AFI 21-201 AFI 24-203 MCO (some) More Interpretive InspectionAreasWhat can be used to fill in a crack or a hole?Is there an applicable torque for something determined to be loose ?What is a gouge ?How is legible defined? By each inspector?What is delamination ?What does deformed mean?What is considered degraded ?

8 Is temporary repair allowed?Is there a strength requirement for determining if a door is seized ?How is a twist measured?What is an abrasion ?Does a warp have a measurement?How deep does a scratch have to be in order to be defined as a cut ?Are planks, boards and plywood sheets all considered the same?Should you measure a stain?19 DOD maintenance done via units, installations, or central programs CSCinspectionsare done globally at hundreds of locations DOD s MIL-STD-3037 dated 27 January 2017 Effectively replaces MIL-HDBK-138B Periodic inspection vs.

9 Continuous examination programs Commercial standards (CIC, ) vs MIL-STD-3037 Tolerances Inspector judgment Cargo worthy grade vs Ammo gradeIICL-6 there are damage conditions that are impossible to unambiguously standardize 20 Management at ALL levels ensures: Units are ready to deploy Cargo not frustrated (*due to containers) No injuries or fatalities(*due to containers) Procurements, Leases are: Done only as needed Lowest possible cost Compliant with US law Ammunition can be shipped on demand and safely Minimal detention costs Cost effective transportation solutions Property is accounted for Efficient loading and movement at time of need Safe, effective, efficient maintenance Containers are an asset, not a burden21 Avoiding Leasing ISO number issuance Invoicing Payment Procurement Loading/unloading Maintenance (inspect, repair) Buyout Inventory Ship/Receive Stenciling/restenciling (Re)

10 Positioning23 Policy and regulations, contracts are the foundation for enduring improvement Collect all data possible Cannot make decisions or influence behavior without data you can t manage what you can t see Automation is key, but can t resolve everything Leader emphasis is as important as training Consistent engagement needed at all levels Container Management is not just a wartime task Critical during peacetime; always be ready for the next fight24 Consistency and volume of Container reporting Automated asset visibility Automation supporting field users System-supported process oversight Steady funding and regular investment in fleet Data uniformity/integrity across DOD User knowledge base 100% adherence to regulations and common procedures Communication, collaboration between DOD Container managers25 Enhanced leasing process JCM fielding.