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Cache Demobilization SpecialistCache Demobilization Specialist


Cache Demobilization SpecialistCache Demobilization SpecialistObjectivesObjectives

• List the preferred sequence for shipping returnsList the preferred sequence for shipping returns• Communicate with the receiving cache on ETDCommunicate with the receiving cache on ETD and ETA of returning supplies and equipmentsand ETA of returning supplies and equipments • Describe how to order and judge appropriateDescribe how to order and judge appropriate transportation vehiclestransportation vehicles• Be knowledgeable of forklift Be knowledgeable of forklift and pallet jack use and safetyand pallet jack use and safety when loading transportation vehicleswhen loading transportation vehicles • Describe how to properly pack pallets Describe how to properly pack pallets and load on vehicleand load on vehicle



Objectives… continuedObjectives… continued

• Load and secure transportation vehiclesLoad and secure transportation vehicles• Understand agency, state, and federal Understand agency, state, and federal transportation regulationstransportation regulations• Communicate with transport vehicle driverCommunicate with transport vehicle driver


• Items that are critically short and RFIItems that are critically short and RFI• Trackable items, RFI and Not RFITrackable items, RFI and Not RFI• All used supplies or currently not neededAll used supplies or currently not needed

Preferred Sequence for Preferred Sequence for Shipping Returns………Shipping Returns………


Communication with the CacheCommunication with the Cache

• ETD – best guess on when truck/trailer willETD – best guess on when truck/trailer will depart incidentdepart incident• ETA – best guess on when truck/trailer willETA – best guess on when truck/trailer will arrive at receiving cachearrive at receiving cache• Heads up on what is on the waybillHeads up on what is on the waybill

ETD ETA


Estimating Your Transportation NeedsEstimating Your Transportation Needs

• What type of vehicles are available for returns • Determine appropriate sized vehicles to meet road conditions, and weather • Over- estimate truck/trailer needs within reasonOver- estimate truck/trailer needs within reason


Approx pallets per trailer, Approx pallets per trailer, single stacked:single stacked:

• 27 ft trailer – 12 pallets27 ft trailer – 12 pallets• 32 ft trailer – 14 pallets32 ft trailer – 14 pallets• 48 ft trailer – 22 pallets48 ft trailer – 22 pallets• 53 ft trailer – 24 pallets53 ft trailer – 24 pallets

Pallet/trailer capacities


Types of Types of PalletsPallets

Variety ofVariety ofpallet widthspallet widthsand lengthsand lengths

40”x48”40”x48”oror

48”x 40”48”x 40”


General Forklift and Pallet Jack SafetyGeneral Forklift and Pallet Jack Safety

• Driver’s qualifications – Agency SpecificDriver’s qualifications – Agency Specific• Safety concernsSafety concerns 1. Crew safety1. Crew safety

2. Supply area safety2. Supply area safety• Site ConditionsSite Conditions• Proper use of pallet jackProper use of pallet jack


ProperProperLoad DistributionLoad Distribution






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Proper and Safe Lifting TechniqueProper and Safe Lifting Technique


Properly Properly Loading of PalletsLoading of Pallets

Secure items Secure items to the pallet with to the pallet with

shrink wrapshrink wrap

Think about height ofThink about height ofpallet – 100” max.pallet – 100” max.

Heavy on bottom – Heavy on bottom – Light on topLight on top


Your thoughts on these pallets?

Good….Bad….Ugly….????Good….Bad….Ugly….????


Your thoughts on these pallets?Your thoughts on these pallets?

Good….Bad….Ugly….????Good….Bad….Ugly….????


Your thoughts on Your thoughts on these pallets?these pallets?

Good….Bad….Good….Bad….Ugly….????Ugly….????


Some supplies leave by wings !!!!!!!Some supplies leave by wings !!!!!!!


Mixed fuelMixed fueland supply and supply load – load – a war storya war story


Communicate with the Driver

• Show them the loadShow them the load• Explain the paperworkExplain the paperwork• Include the MSDS sheetsInclude the MSDS sheets for any hazardous materialsfor any hazardous materials• Have the driver sign the paperworkHave the driver sign the paperwork• Discuss travel times with driverDiscuss travel times with driver• Lock or seal truck doors and sayLock or seal truck doors and say goodbye “stuff”goodbye “stuff”


Cache Demobilization SpecialistCache Demobilization SpecialistObjectivesObjectives

• List the preferred sequence for shipping returnsList the preferred sequence for shipping returns• Communicate with the receiving cache on ETDCommunicate with the receiving cache on ETD and ETA of returning supplies and equipmentsand ETA of returning supplies and equipments • Describe how to order and judge appropriateDescribe how to order and judge appropriate transportation vehiclestransportation vehicles• Be knowledgeable of forklift Be knowledgeable of forklift and pallet jack use and safetyand pallet jack use and safety when loading transportation vehicleswhen loading transportation vehicles • Describe how to properly pack pallets Describe how to properly pack pallets and load on vehicleand load on vehicle



Objectives… continuedObjectives… continued

• Load and secure transportation vehiclesLoad and secure transportation vehicles• Understand agency, state, and federal Understand agency, state, and federal transportation regulationstransportation regulations• Communicate with transport vehicle driverCommunicate with transport vehicle driver


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