2.
Modes of Transportation.
Cargo is shipped and/or received by an
installation in one or more modes of transportation.
The modes are:
aircraft, railroad, truck, or ship. Each mode has security problems peculiar
only to that mode; therefore, security needs must be evaluated on an
individual basis. Evaluation should include the type of threat, criticality,
and vulnerability.
3.
Types of Shipment.
The modes of transportation are broken down into
the types of shipment. These types include the following:
a. Classified.
This is cargo containing material classified in the
interest of national defense.
b. Hazardous.
Cargo that is
explosive,
flammable,
toxic,
or
any
combination of these is hazardous.
c. General cargo.
This
describes cargo that is not
classified or
hazardous.
d. Combination of classified, hazardous, and general.
e. Protected cargo.
Such
freight is
further broken down into
the
following categories.
(1) Sensitive.
Items that have ready use during civil disturbances
by criminal elements. If in the hands of militants or revolutionary groups
this cargo presents a definite threat to public safety.
Examples of such
cargo are small arms, ammunition, and explosives.
(2) Pilferable.
Items vulnerable and having a ready sale potential
in illicit markets are in this category.
These items include alcoholic
beverages, radios, etc.
(3) Controlled.
Items requiring added control and security in
accordance with published regulations and statutes.
Examples are money,
negotiable instruments, and narcotics.
Other examples are registered mail,
precious metal alloys, and drug abuse control items.
4.
Degrees of Cargo Control.
There are three degrees of cargo control:
a. Minimum.
This is provided for all cargo.
b. Medium.
Provided for high-value cargo with a ready resale, medium
control may also be given to other cargo as designated.
c. Maximum.
This control is provided classified material, small arms
and ammunition, and other materials requiring strict control.
5.
Analysis of Security Needs. If adequate cargo security is to be provided,
physical security personnel must consider several elements. They must
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