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INTERMODAL DRY CARGO CNTR/CSC
REINSPECTION CERTIFIER EXAM 2025/ACTUAL
120+Qs&As|LATEST UPDATE 2025 SPRING|A+
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ANS:->>>- Break-bulk Break-bulk method of transport ANS:->>> - Increased handling of goods in port Containerization method of transportation ANS:->>> - Increased shipping speed,reduced shipping costs, and reduced port congestion CSC ANS:->>>- Convention for Safe Containers (1972), an international agreement maintaining global container handling and transportation standards. It requires structural safety approval of all internationally-transported ISO containers. It also mandates periodic inspections at specified intervals to ensure safe condition. In the United States, 49 CFR Parts 450 to 453 and Public Law 95 - 208 mandate compliancewith CSC standards. ISO ANS:->>> - International Standards Organization, an international association responsible for developing global standards and specifications for products, servicesand practices ISO Container ANS:->>> - A standardized international shipping container designed to make global material transport safer and more efficient (also called freight container, shipping container, hi-cube container, Conex, or sea can) Intermodal ANS:->>> - Standardized shipping container that can be moved from one mode of transport to another (ship, rail, or truck) without unloading and reloading thecontents International shipping of goods prior to containerization was known as.
International Safe Container Act ANS:->>>- The International Safe Container Act became public law in the United States in 1977. The Code of Federal Regulations,Title 49 (49 CFR) directs all foreign and domestic shipments to comply with CSC standards. 46 US Code (USC ) ANS:->>> - United States Code (USC) Title 46, Appendix - Shipping, Chapter 34, Safe Containers for International Cargo, gives the Secretary ofTransportation the authority to administer the International Safe Container Act. It establishes penalties— fines of up to $5,000 per day—for non-compliance. 49 CFR ANS:->>> - 49 CFR is the implementation arm of 46 USC, broken intonumerous sections by subject/purpose. Parts 450 - 453 of 49 CFR, SUBCHAPTER B, Safety Approval of Cargo Containers,apply to the use of containers in international traffic: ##Part 450 establishes container marking requirements. ##Part 451 establishes safety approval plate specifications. ##Part 452 establishes container examination requirements.##Part 453 outlines control and enforcement. DoD Pub DTR 4500.9-R ANS:->>> - Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) 4500.9- R, Part VI imposes international and federal CSC requirements on containers (commercially-owned or military) transporting DoD material anywhere in the world. Chapter 604 of this regulation identifies CSC container inspector certificationrequirements. MIL-STD- 3037 ANS:->>> - Military Standard (MIL-STD) 3037 provides inspection standards for containers transporting DoD material. It is used by civilian and military container inspectors to ensure compliance with international and federal inspection and
DA Form 2404 can be found in the appendix of DTR 4500.9-R. DD Form 2282 Decal ANS:->>>- The DD Form 2282 decal provides a visual indication that a container is certified to transport cargo. It also identifies the month and year the next reinspection is due. Details of this form will be covered later in this course. A container must be reinspected before its DD Form 2282 decal expires— 30 monthsfrom the last inspection. Deployable Medical Systems (DEPMED) ANS:->>>- ISO-compliant containers used to deploy mobile medical resources. They are used to ship and store operating rooms, laboratories and other medical facilities and supplies. End-opening Container ANS:->>>- This container, the most commonly-used by allmilitary branches, is used to ship general purpose dry cargo. There are three types of end-opening containers: Steel Aluminum Fiberglass reinforced plywood (FRP) Steel End-opening Container - MILVAN ANS:->>>- A MILVAN, or MILSPEC VAN, is aspecific type of steel end-opening container. It's a military-owned intermodal freight container conforming to MIL-C-52661 and ISO-standard 1496 Series 1 specifications. Unlike standard end-opening containers, MILVANs have a mechanical restraintsystem built
into their inner structure, and they lack forklift pockets. MILVANS are being phased out in favor of containers requiring fewer parts and less maintenance. Side-opening Containers ANS:->>>- Side-opening containers allow easier loading and unloading of large bulky stock, such as bombs. They are similar to end-opening containers except for their door placement and deeper profile on their bottom side rails. Side-opening containers come in two-door or four-door configurations and mayor may not have doors on their ends. Open-top Containers ANS:->>>- Open-top containers allow room for larger, bulkier items. Instead of a rigid roof, they use a removable canvas or reinforced vinyl tarp supported by portable roof bows. Some have an end door that opens downward tofunction as a loading ramp. Open-top containers heights vary: Half high (4'3") Two-thirds high (5'8") Full high (8'6") Flatracks ANS:->>>- Flatracks are used for large, heavy cargo that cannot be loaded into a container with fixed sides or walls. They are similar in size and shape to typicalsteel "box" containers, but they lack a roof and side walls. These containers are being phased out and replaced with container roll-in/roll-outplatforms (CROPs).
door end frame. It provides structural integrity and a means of securing the top doorcams, allowing the doors to be secured. Primary Structural Components - Door sill ANS:->>>- The door sill is a lateral structural member located at the bottom of the door opening between the corner fittings in the door end frame. It provides structural integrity and a means of securingthe bottom door cams, allowing the doors to be secured. End Frame Structural Components - Rear end frame ANS:->>>- The rear end frame isa structural assembly at the rear (door end) of the container consisting of the door silland header joined at the rear corner fittings to the rear corner posts to form the door opening. End Frame Structural Components - Front end frame ANS:->>>- The front end frameis a structural assembly at the front end (opposite the door end) of the container consisting of top and bottom end rails joined at the front corner fittings to the front corner posts. Understructure Components - Crossmembers ANS:->>>- The crossmembers are lateral structural members attached to the bottom side rails, designed to support thecontainer floor and provide floor strength and rigidity. Understructure Components - Forklift pocket ANS:->>>- Forklift pockets are reinforced tunnels situated transversely across the understructure allowing a container to be handled by material handling equipment (MHE). (MILVAN containers do not have forklift pockets.) Understructure Components - Forklift pocket strap ANS:->>>- The forklift pocket strapis a plate welded to the bottom of each forklift pocket to help secure the forklift forks while transporting the container. Understructure Components - Gooseneck tunnel ANS:->>>- The gooseneck tunnel is a
recessed area in the forward portion of the understructure to accommodate transport by a gooseneck chassis (a style of flatbed trailer used to transport ISO containers on land). This feature is more common in forty foot and longer containers. Non-structural Component - Wall panel ANS:->>>- A wall panel is corrugated or flat sheet steel, aluminum sheet, FRP, foam and beam, or aluminum honeycomb material. It forms a side or end wall, protecting cargo from the elements and providing structural rigidity to the container. There are many variations of corrugatedwall panels, depending on material and construction. Non-structural Component - Wall post ANS:->>>- A wall post is an intermediate vertical beam riveted or welded to a wall panel, providing rigidity and strength to thewall. Non-structural Component - Marking panel ANS:->>>- A marking panel is a portion ofa wall or door panel with a flat surface, designed to display container markings and placards.
to each corner of the roof panel, protecting it from misaligned handling equipment. The sling pad, installed in the center of the roof panel, protects it from lowered handling equipment. Non-structural Component - Steps ANS:->>>- Folding steps are found on some ISOshelters and are used to gain access to the roof. They must be folded up prior to transporting the shelter. Open-top Container Roof Components - Removable roof bow ANS:->>>- Removableroof bows are lateral members placed between the top rails of open-top containers.They support the removable cover (tarp) when in place but can be removed to facilitate the loading of cargo through the top of the container. Open-top Container Roof Components - Tarp ANS:->>>- The tarp (or tarpaulin) is a flexible, waterproof fabric used to cover the top of an open-top container. This coveris referred to as a "tilt" in some countries. Open-top Container Roof Components - TIR cable ANS:->>>- A TIR cable is a plastic- sheathed cable threaded through the welded loops of an open-top container designed to secure the tarp to the container. TIR stands for "Transport international
de Marchandises par la Route," and refers to an international customs agreementconcerning the transport of goods. Non-structural Component - Flooring ANS:->>>- Container flooring is constructed of laminated wood planks, plywood sheets, welded steel or aluminum sheets, sandwichpanels, or a combination of metal and wood screwed or bolted to the cross members, forming a load-bearing surface for cargo. Non-structural Component - Threshold plate ANS:->>>- A threshold plate, also calleda crash plate, is a metal plate mounted forward of the door sill designed to protect the entrance area of the container floor from cargo-handling activities. Non-structural Component - Door panel ANS:->>>- The door panel consists of corrugated or flat sheet steel, plymetal, aluminum sheet, sandwich panel, or FRP panel. It's hinged on one side and has locking mechanisms, seals, and other necessary hardware mounted to it. Each container has an inner door that closes firstand an outer door that closes over the inner door. Non-structural Component - J-Bar ANS:->>>- The J-Bar is a portion of the exterior edge of the door frame corner that encircles and supports the door hinges. Althoughthe J-Bar and the corner post are manufactured as one piece, they are inspected and repaired as separate components. Corner post defects are much more critical than J-Bar defects. Non-structural Component - Hinge and hinge pin ANS:->>>- The hinge assembly is comprised of a blade permanently joined to the door and a lug integrated into the corner post structure. They are joined together by the hinge pin, allowing the door topivot open and closed. Hinge pins are often welded on the end to prevent thieves from removing the doors.
Non-structural Component - Door seal gasket ANS:->>>- The door seal is a flexibleplastic or rubber gasket attached to the door edges with rivets and adhesive. It provides a waterproof seal between the doors and door frame. Non-structural Component - Rain gutter ANS:->>>- The rain gutter is a channel attached to the door header on some containers to divert water away from the doorway. Non-structural Component - Three-point latch ANS:->>>- A three-point latch is a latch system used on tactical shelter/mobile facility doors to secure the door using three roller cams. This provides additional security and allows the door to be latched fromthe inside. Non-structural Component - Chain and foot bolts ANS:->>>- A chain bolt is a spring- loaded bolt used to lock the upper portion of the double doors on a tactical shelter/mobile facility. A foot bolt is a spring-loaded bolt used to lock the lower portion of the double doors on a tactical shelter/mobile facility. Non-structural Component - Door hold backs ANS:->>>- A door hold back is a small hook or loop attached to the side of a container to hold the door in the fully open position. It prevents the doors from blowing closed on personnel performing container inspections or maintenance. Not all containers have door holders. Cargo Restraint - Restraints ANS:->>>- MILVAN containers have an integrated cargo restraint system consisting of eight slotted horizontal rails on the container walls, a pair of slotted vertical rails on the door ends, and 25 movable shoring beams that lock into the rail slots. These components are deigned to stay with the container at all times. Cargo Restraint - Load retainer ANS:->>>- A load retainer is a fixture (usually a section
of "L" angle steel) welded to the door corner post to provide a strong loadbearing surface for cargo restraint dunnage. Many DoD-owned end-opening containers are equipped with a pair of these. Cargo Restraint - Tiedowns, lashing bars and rings ANS:->>>- Tiedowns consist of aseries of bars or rings mounted on or inside a container to allow the attachment of straps or other cargo restraint devices. Cargo Restraint - Stanchions ANS:->>>- Stanchions are rectangular tubes or pocketsalong the side rails of flatracks and CROPs. They are used to hold side blocking stakes or dunnage assemblies in position, restraining cargo loads. Container Markings - Placard ANS:->>>- A hazardous material placard is a diamond- shaped sign affixed to a container transporting hazardous material. A placard may be a rigid sign in a placard holder or a sticker applied directly to the container. Container Markings - Container Identification ANS:->>>- Per ISO 6346 standards, each container must display the following identification data on both ends, both sides, and the top of the container: owner code, category code, serial number, checkdigit, county code, and size and type code. Container Markings - Consolidated Data Plate ANS:->>>- The consolidated data plate, or CSC plate, consolidates container data and approval status on one plate attached to a readily-visible area of the container (usually on the door). It displays:
edge is used to determine whether any portion of the container is bowed past the outside edges of the corner fittings. It's also used to determine if the container has been racked (twisted/warped) or if the floor crossmembers are bent. The string usedfor container inspections must be at least 40 feet long. Measuring tape ANS:->>>- A measuring tape or ruler is used to check dimensional tolerances and container alignment. If a container is "racked," diagonal corner-to-corner wall measurements will not match each other. Measuring tapes used for container inspections must be at least 25 feet long. Welder's hammer ANS:->>>- A welder's hammer is used to remove slag from weld to determine weld serviceability and to chip away at rusted structures to determine corrosive severity. Adjustable Wrench ANS:->>>- A pipe wrench is used to make on-the-spot correctionsto unacceptable bends in the side rails or other locations on the container. A large crescent wrench may be used in place of the pipe wrench. Adjustable wrenches used for container inspections must be at least 24 inches long. Hammer ANS:->>>- A hammer, usually a ball-peen or a small sledge, is used to make on- the-spot corrections to small indentations or dents in the container's doors, walls,or roof. Flashlight ANS:->>>- A flashlight improves visibility, especially when examining the understructure or the interior of the container. Chalk ANS:->>>- Chalk is used to mark/circle defects as they are discovered. This helps the inspector prepare the inspection report and also helps repair personnel locate the defects.
Feeler/depth gauges ANS:->>>- Inspectors use off-the-shelf and locally-fabricated measurement tools to determine whether container gaps, voids, and dents are within standards. A feeler gauge (1" wide by 1/16" thick metal strip) is used to measure flooring gaps while a depth gauge (metal straight edge with a perpendicular point) is used to check the depth of dents. See MIL-STD-3037 for measurement tool specifications. Tap hammer ANS:->>>- A tap hammer is a small, light-weight hammer designed to aidin detecting sandwich panel delamination on Marine mobile facilities and Army tactical shelters. When a delaminating section of panel is tapped, it makes a dull, hollow sound. A coin may be used in lieu of a tap hammer.
with a welder's hammer, it's considered Stage 4 corrosion (unacceptable/major defect). Corrosion Stages ANS:->>>- Stage 1: minor surface corrosion, red rust, paintblistering Stage 2: beginning of base metal loss, blistering of surface metal Stage 3: significant base metal loss, pin holes may be present Stage 4: sever pitting, irregular areas of surface material eroded away, perforation ofbase metal Container Defect - Bend ANS:->>>- A bend is a deflection in a structural component causing the component to change direction abruptly from that of its original shape. Asevere bend like the one pictured below greatly diminishes the strength of the container and makes the corner fitting unstable. Container Defect - Dent ANS:->>>- A dent is a localized depression in a panel or structural member made by pressure or an impact. Severe dents compromise a container's rigidity and strength. Container Defect - Gouge ANS:->>>- A gouge is a cavity in the flooring or other container surface with material scooped out. The width of the gouge is the smallerhorizontal direction, regardless of the orientation of the gouge. Container Defect - Delamination ANS:->>>- Delamination is a failure in which laminated sandwich panels, fiberglass-reinforced plywood (FRP), plywood, or plymetal panels separate into individual layers, as evidenced by surface bulging andwaviness. Delamination compromises panel strength and may allow moisture to penetrate the layers, further weakening the panel.
Container Defect - "Racked" container ANS:->>>- A racked container refers to a container that's been twisted or damaged in a way that causes the wall-to-corner alignment to be skewed. A racked container may not be visible to the naked eye, butmay be detected by measuring the container sides diagonally and comparing the measurements. Container Defect - Weld cracks or separation ANS:->>>- A cracked, broken, or separated weld between components can seriously compromise a container's structural integrity. The inspector should closely scrutinize component junctions, corners, and edges, especially near the container's end frames and understructure.Suspect areas should be cleaned with a wire brush and tested with a welder's hammer. IMDG ANS:->>>- To transport ammunition and explosives, a container must meet all General Cargo (Non-IMDG) inspection criteria and more stringent IMDG inspection criteria. "UN Hazard Class 1 (IMDG) Container" certification states that the container meets additional inspection criteria and that it's suitable to carry any type of cargo, including ammunition and explosives. Once a container meets these standards, it's consideredan "IMDG" container and the "IMDG" portion of the DD Form 2282 decal remains intact. General Cargo (Non-IMDG) ANS:->>>- To transport general cargo (other than Class V
- ammunition and explosives), a container must meet General Cargo (Non-IMDG) inspection criteria. Once it does, it is considered a "Non-IMDG" container and the IMDG portion of the DD Form 2282 is cut off.
