Army Techniques Publication ATP 4-12 Army Container Operations May 2013
Army Techniques Publication ATP 4-12 Army Container Operations May 2013
Overview
Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 4-12 augments the sustainment doctrine established in Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) 4-0, Sustainment. It constitutes the Army's view of how the Army manages containers on land and sets the foundation for developing additional tactics, techniques, and procedures. It also forms the basis for Army training and education system curricula. The principal audience for ATP 4-12 is all members of the profession of arms. Commanders and staffs of Army headquarters serving as joint task force or multinational headquarters should also refer to applicable joint or multinational doctrine concerning the range of military operations and joint or multinational forces. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this manual. ATP 4-12 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated. Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 4-12, Container Operations, is the Army's doctrine for container management during operations. The doctrine discussed in this manual is nested with ADRP 4-0, Sustainment, and describes the techniques for conducting container management. Container management supports operations and ensures that unit equipment and supplies are delivered in a timely and secure manner to the intended destination. Proper container management can drastically reduce detention and demurrage charges that may burden operations. Containers are crucial to the success of operations. Containers provide a secure means of transporting cargo, and are an effective means of in-transit storage as they prevent materiel from exposure to the weather. In a theater, containers will be used from the port to as far forward as possible and must be managed while used in theater. Container management must be planned, synchronized and executed within operations at each level of command. Commanders at each level are responsible for managing containers within their possession or operational area. Commanders are required to know the difference between managing government owned and commercially leased containers. This is due to potential detention and demurrage charges that can be accrued on leased containers. ATP 4-12 contains significant change from Field Manual 55-80, Army Container Operations. The most significant changes are the new container management principles. It also includes an added focus on container management from the strategic to tactical levels. ATP 4-12 provides updated terminology relevant to today's force along with information on current automated information systems used in container management. ATP 4-12 contains four chapters: Chapter 1 discusses the principles of container management and defines the roles and responsibilities of organizations involved in container management. It establishes each of the categories of three types of containers. Chapter 2 describes the planning considerations required for using containers. This chapter explains the combatant commander's role in establishing container requirements for operations. It explains how units plan for container movement, and how containers are procured. It establishes the Army Intermodal Distribution Platform Management Office as the manager of the Army container leasing program. Chapter 3 describes how container management is conducted in theater. This chapter describes the roles and responsibilities of the country container authority and container control officer. It also discusses how containers move the distribution and defense transportation system and return to the point of origin. Chapter 4 describes the automated systems that are used to provide in-transit visibility and account for containers within the Army's inventory. It details the capability of each system and how they support container management.Description
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Overview
Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 4-12 augments the sustainment doctrine established in Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) 4-0, Sustainment. It constitutes the Army's view of how the Army manages containers on land and sets the foundation for developing additional tactics, techniques, and procedures. It also forms the basis for Army training and education system curricula. The principal audience for ATP 4-12 is all members of the profession of arms. Commanders and staffs of Army headquarters serving as joint task force or multinational headquarters should also refer to applicable joint or multinational doctrine concerning the range of military operations and joint or multinational forces. Trainers and educators throughout the Army will also use this manual. ATP 4-12 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated. Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 4-12, Container Operations, is the Army's doctrine for container management during operations. The doctrine discussed in this manual is nested with ADRP 4-0, Sustainment, and describes the techniques for conducting container management. Container management supports operations and ensures that unit equipment and supplies are delivered in a timely and secure manner to the intended destination. Proper container management can drastically reduce detention and demurrage charges that may burden operations. Containers are crucial to the success of operations. Containers provide a secure means of transporting cargo, and are an effective means of in-transit storage as they prevent materiel from exposure to the weather. In a theater, containers will be used from the port to as far forward as possible and must be managed while used in theater. Container management must be planned, synchronized and executed within operations at each level of command. Commanders at each level are responsible for managing containers within their possession or operational area. Commanders are required to know the difference between managing government owned and commercially leased containers. This is due to potential detention and demurrage charges that can be accrued on leased containers. ATP 4-12 contains significant change from Field Manual 55-80, Army Container Operations. The most significant changes are the new container management principles. It also includes an added focus on container management from the strategic to tactical levels. ATP 4-12 provides updated terminology relevant to today's force along with information on current automated information systems used in container management. ATP 4-12 contains four chapters: Chapter 1 discusses the principles of container management and defines the roles and responsibilities of organizations involved in container management. It establishes each of the categories of three types of containers. Chapter 2 describes the planning considerations required for using containers. This chapter explains the combatant commander's role in establishing container requirements for operations. It explains how units plan for container movement, and how containers are procured. It establishes the Army Intermodal Distribution Platform Management Office as the manager of the Army container leasing program. Chapter 3 describes how container management is conducted in theater. This chapter describes the roles and responsibilities of the country container authority and container control officer. It also discusses how containers move the distribution and defense transportation system and return to the point of origin. Chapter 4 describes the automated systems that are used to provide in-transit visibility and account for containers within the Army's inventory. It details the capability of each system and how they support container management.Description
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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