Hazardous Cargo Certifier Appointment Memorandum (HAZ-CERT)

The Hazardous Cargo Certifier appointment memorandum is an AR 25-50 compliant memorandum used to formally designate a Soldier or DA Civilian to serve as the unit's Hazardous Cargo Certifier. It documents the appointee, references FORSCOM 55-1 (FORSCOM Movement Regulation), and is signed by the commander.

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Regulation reference

FORSCOM 55-1 — FORSCOM Movement Regulation

Citation: para 2-10m

Proponent: G4

Grade requirement: Designated by commander

Slots: Primary required — commander may appoint from higher headquarters if unavailable organically

Memo type: MEMORANDUM FOR

When is the HAZ-CERT memo needed?

Most Army units appoint a Hazardous Cargo Certifier (HAZ-CERT) when a new commander takes charge, when the previous appointee PCSes, ETSes, or is reassigned, or when the unit's mission set changes in a way that requires renewed appointment. The memo is also required for unit inspections — including CIP, CCIR, and command climate reviews — where the FORSCOM 55-1 program is evaluated.

The appointment memorandum is the foundational document that establishes the appointee's authority under FORSCOM 55-1. Without a current, signed appointment memo on file, the unit's Hazardous Cargo Certifier program is non-compliant — even if the appointee has all required training certificates. Inspectors will look for: a signed memo with current date, a grade that meets Designated by commander, and training/certification documents matching the appointee on the memo.

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Required training for HAZ-CERT

Hazardous Materials Transportation Training

System: ATRRS / Installation transportation office

Timing: Prior to certifying shipments

Frequency: Recertification as required by DOT regulations

Training requirements governed by DOT hazmat regulations and FORSCOM 55-1. Contact your installation transportation office or G4 for specific course requirements and scheduling.

Documentation required on file

Appointment orders signed by commander
Hazardous materials training certificate

What inspectors look for

Inspector verifies appointment memo. Commander may appoint Soldiers from higher headquarters to perform these actions if not available organically.

Additional notes

Commanders may appoint Soldiers from higher headquarters while not preferred per FORSCOM 55-1 para 2-10m.

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