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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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.
On EvalMe, the HAZ-CERT memo is one of 39 AR 25-50 templates that auto-cites the correct regulation, uses the proper format, and integrates with your unit's address book and signature blocks.
Required training for HAZ-CERT
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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