Is there a specific memorandum template in transporting sensitive items (Laptops, Radios, ect.) on commercial flights ?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 May 2023 14:01:30 -0400

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2023 8:54 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 May 2023 08:54:33 -0400

Does the laptop contain information classified at SECRET or higher?
Does the radio, or fill device, contain fills classified at SECRET or higher?
If so;
The courier will have courier orders (letter prepared on letterhead stationary of the agency authorizing the carrying of classified material), which will include:
(1) The full name of the individual and his or her DA command or company.
(2) A date of issue and an expiration date.
(3) The name, title, signature, and phone number of the official issuing the letter.
(4) The name of the person and official government telephone number of the person designated to confirm the courier authorization.
(AR 380-5)
If it is a NIPR laptop or radios/fill devices with no fills, no order required.

Response by CPT Jose A “Tony” Fernandez made May 31 at 2023 12:12 PM

CPT Jose A “Tony” Fernandez — Wed, 31 May 2023 12:12:04 -0400

There is. I would modified or create one. I vaguely remember issues with batteries (to be not more than 576 voltage hours - lithium). Check w/ S2 and or S4. Good luck.

Response by COL Dan Ruder made Jun 3 at 2023 10:57 PM

COL Dan Ruder — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 22:57:15 -0400

CPT Acido, your command at the 2-Star level will definitely have policies in place aligned with Army regulations detailing exactly what subordinate units and personnel can and cannot do while traveling with government equipment on commercial flights, how equipment should be transported, and what orders you may need. You creating a Memorandum of Record for yourself will not help you during a report of survey for lost/stolen equipment if you didn't follow command directives.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 4 at 2023 5:59 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 05:59:11 -0400

There may be a unit requirement, sensitive is not classified. Otherwise don’t lose it Sir.