Term

Description

Clothing/Fabrics/Footwear

A general cargo category type that includes:

·  Cloth/fabrics/clothing – most types

·  Bags – duffel and laundry

·  Blankets

·  Gloves – cold weather or work

·  Overcoats

·  Parkas

·  Ponchos

·  Sleeping bags

·  Sleeping mats

·  Socks

·  Sweaters

·  Tents

·  T-shirts

·  Underwear - thermal

Consignee, Denton Program

Identified by the donor, the in-country consignee secures approval of the host government by arranging with a destination customs official to obtain either duty-free entry or provide tariffs for entry. The consignee:

·  Ensures compliance with all legal requirements in the destination country.

·  Receives and takes possession of cargo on arrival.

·  Distributes cargo to the beneficiaries

Construction Equipment

A general cargo category type that includes:

·  Backhoes

·  Bulldozers

·  Compactors

·  Compressors

·  Cranes

·  Forklifts

·  Front loaders (tracked and rubber tires)

·  Generators

·  Graders

·  Power shovels and excavators

·  Pumps – gas or diesel

·  Rollers

·  Tractors and scrapers

·  Trucks – dump, tank, tow, or utility

·  Well-drilling units

Construction Materiel

A general cargo category type that includes:

·  Cement (must be easily transportable)

·  Bolts/nuts/washers

·  Lumber

·  Nails

·  Pipes

Cube/Cubic Feet/CF

The dimensions of the item/commodity in cubic feet. Calculated by multiplying L*W*H (in inches)/1,738.

Dental Supplies and Equipment

A general cargo category type that includes dental-related:

·  Books

·  Consumables (all types, less pharmaceuticals)

·  Equipment (all types)

·  Furniture (all types)

Denton Program

A commodities transportation program authorized under Title 10 U.S.C. Section 402, jointly administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of State (DOS), and the Department of Defense (DoD. Provides authority for DoD to use available space on U.S. military cargo aircraft to transport humanitarian assistance materials donated for humanitarian relief by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations (IOs), and private voluntary organizations (PVOs).

Description of Arrangements for Receipt and Distribution of the Commodities (Denton/FT)

A detailed description of the distribution plan for the items/commodities.

Description of Beneficiaries (Denton/FT)

Describe the beneficiaries' needs, how they intend to use the donated goods, and their ability to safely use the goods. Provide rationale for the project.

Description of Impact Area(s) (Denton/FT)

List the geographic area(s) receiving the goods and the impact upon the beneficiaries of their use.

Disaster Preparedness

The assistance provided (especially goods and works) to mitigate the risk of an occurrence inflicting widespread destruction and distress.

Disaster Response

The assistance provided (especially food and other necessities) to the needy or dispossessed who are experiencing the effects of an occurrence inflicting widespread destruction and distress.

DoD

U.S. Department of Defense

DOS

U.S. Department of State

DSCA

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Educational Material

A general cargo category type that includes:

·  Textbooks

·  Teacher training material

·  Children’s desks

Excess Property (EP)

Established by Congress in 1986, this program allows DoD to make available, prepare, and transport non-lethal, excess DoD property for distribution via the State Department to foreign recipients for humanitarian purposes. The provision of non-lethal DoD excess property for humanitarian purposes is authorized under Title 10 U.S. Code, Section 2557. The transportation and any necessary refurbishment or other services in support of the donation of excess property is authorized under Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 2561.

Food (Non-perishable)

A general cargo category type that includes:

·  Prepackaged foods

·  Canned fruits/vegetables/meats

·  Dehydrated foods

·  Other food items of a non-perishable nature

·  Perishable items (e.g., items that require refrigeration) will not be transported.

Funded Transportation

The Funded Transportation Program, authorized under Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 2561, provides for the transport of humanitarian supplies on behalf of non-governmental organizations (NGO), private voluntary organizations (PVO), international organizations (IO), and on occasion other U.S. government agencies.

Furniture

A general cargo category type that includes:

·  Beds (bunk or single type)

·  Blankets (individual or sets)

·  Bookcases

·  Cabinets (storage)

·  Calculators

·  Carpets

·  Chairs

·  Chalkboards

·  Clothes dryers

·  Clothes washers

·  Computers

·  Copy machines

·  Couches

·  Desks

·  Dressers

·  Filing cabinets

·  Mattresses (bunk or single)

·  Nightstands

·  Pillow cases

·  Pillows

·  Projection screens

·  Projectors (slide, movie, and overhead)

·  Radios

·  Sheets

·  Shelves/shelving

·  Tables

·  Telephones

·  Television sets

·  Typewriters (electric and manual)

·  Waste baskets

·  Word processors

·  No pressed wood of any kind will be accepted.

Household Items

A general cargo category type that includes:

·  1-5 gallon water containers

·  Bowls (mixing and serving)

·  Dishes

·  Dish washers

·  Field kitchen equipment

·  Freezers

·  Mixers

·  Ovens

·  Pots and pans

·  Stoves

·  Refrigerators

·  Serving equipment (racks, trays, ladles, spoons, and carving sets)

·  Sewing machines

·  Silverware

·  Silverware containers

Humanitarian and Civic Assistance (HCA) Program

Humanitarian assistance projects and activities carried out by U.S. military forces as part of training operations overseas. HCA activities are conducted in conjunction with authorized military operations and are authorized by 10 U.S.C Section 401. Such activities must promote the security interests of both the U.S. and the recipient countries, and enhance the specific operational skills of the members of the armed forces who participate. The State Department must approve all HCA initiatives. HCA may not be provided (directly or indirectly) to any individual, group, or organization engaged in military or paramilitary activity. Typical HCA projects include medical, dental, and veterinary care provided in rural areas; construction of rudimentary surface transport systems; well drilling and construction of basic sanitation facilities; rudimentary construction and repair of public facilities; and other medical and engineering projects. The Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency is the DoD approval authority for all HCA projects coordinated through the interagency.

Humanitarian Assistance-Other (HAO)

HAO programs that may include minor construction projects as well as maintenance and repair of facilities.

Humanitarian Assistance (HA) Programs

HA programs include

·  Excess Property

·  Humanitarian Daily Rations

·  Funded Transportation

·  Denton Program

·  Mine Action

·  Humanitarian And Civic Assistance

Humanitarian Daily Rations (HDR) Program

The Humanitarian Daily Ration Program provides a low-cost, nutritionally viable, easily delivered daily ration for use in foreign countries to alleviate hunger after man-made or natural disasters. The HDR program is targeted to provide nutritional sustenance to a distressed or migrant population during the initial stage of an organized response to a crisis. The HDR program is designed to serve as a stop-gap measure until more conventional relief programs can begin or be resumed.

Mine Action

The Humanitarian Mine Action Program assists countries that are experiencing the adverse affects of uncleared landmines. This program, directly supervised by the geographical commanders-in-chief (CINCs), helps governments educate civilian populations on the dangers of landmines and how to identify and report them; trains local demining cadre to find and destroy landmines and return mined areas to productive use; and provides supplies, services, and equipment, to a limited degree, to clear mined areas that impede the repatriation of refugees and obstruct the means to lead productive lives. The program also aids in the development of indigenous leadership and organizational skills to sustain the programs after US military trainers have redeployed. The program is authorized by 10 U.S.C. section 401.

IO

International organization

Item Acquisition Value

DoD’s original cost to purchase the excess property item/commodity being provided to the host country.

Item/Commodity

The categories of items/commodities are:

·  Clothing/Fabrics/ Footwear

·  Construction Equipment

·  Construction

·  Food (Non-perishable)

·  Furniture

·  Other

·  Sports Equipment

·  Tools

·  Educational Material

·  Household Items

·  Medical Supplies and Equipment

·  Dental Supplies and Equipment

·  Pharmaceuticals

·  Vehicles

Medical Supplies and Equipment

A general cargo category type that includes medical-related:

·  Books

·  Consumables (all types, less pharmaceuticals)

·  Equipment (all types)

·  Furniture (all types)

MTMC

Military Transportation Management Command

NGO

Non-governmental organization

Number of Forces Participating (EP)

The total number of military and civilian personnel who will directly participate in the project. 

OHDACA

Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid

Other Cargo

A general cargo category type that includes:

·  Motors

·  Instruments (keyboard, percussion, string, brass, woodwind)

·  Items that do not readily fit another Item/Commodity category

Out of Cycle HA

A project initiated in the current fiscal year that was not included in the annual plan.

Project Title (EP)

Country Name + FY + 3 digit sequential number

PVO

Private Voluntary Organization

Sports Equipment

A general cargo category type that includes:

·  Balls (all types)

·  Bats

·  Gloves (baseball)

·  Mats

·  Nets

·  Rackets

·  Shoes (athletic)

·  Track equipment

·  Weightlifting and exercise equipment

Status (Denton and Funded Transportation Programs)

·  Approved: DSCA has confirmed DoD transportation can be arranged and a Transportation Control Number (TCN) has been assigned.

·  Cancelled: USAID, DOS, or DSCA has disallowed the application.

·  Completed: All goods have reached the debarkation point (i.e., delivered to the consignee.)

·  In Process – DoD: The period of time between receipt of the application by DoD and assignment of a TCN, i.e., while the application is being processed by DSCA.

·  In Process – DOS: The period of time between action on an application by DOS and forwarding of an approved application to DoD. (FT only)

·  In Process – USAID: The period of time from initial processing of an application by USAID and it being forwarded to DoD. (Denton only)

·  In Transit: The period of time between picking up the items/commodities and when all items/commodities have reached the destination point (i.e., completed.)

·  On Hold: DOS has, for security or other reasons placed the application on hold.

·  Submitted: Application received by HAP-I and an application number assigned. No action has been taken by DOS/DoD to process the application.

·  Withdrawn: Donor has requested the application be withdrawn from consideration.

TCN

Transportation Control Number

TEP

Theater Engagement Plan

Tools

A general cargo category type that includes:

·  Acetylene torches

·  Automotive (body/frame, diagnostic, hand tools, car and heavy duty tire mounting)

·  Axes

·  Battery chargers

·  Blacksmith tools

·  Block and tackle devices

·  Carpentry

·  Drills

·  Electrical tools

·  Electrical cable

·  Electrical wire

·  Grinders

·  Hammers

·  Hand tools

·  Hoists

·  Jacks (mechanical and hydraulic)

·  Lathes (metal and wood)

·  Levels

·  Masonry tools

·  Motors

·  Painting tools

·  Picks

·  Planers

·  Plumbing

·  Pumps (water)

·  Sanders

·  Saws (hand and power)

·  Sheet metal

·  Shovels

·  Sledge hammers

·  Squares

·  Switch boxes

·  Transformers (up and down)

·  Transits, survey

·  Vices

·  Welding machines

·  Wrecking bars

TRANSCOM

U.S. Transportation Command

USAID

U.S. Agency for International Development

USCENTCOM

U.S. Central Command

USEUCOM

U.S. European Command

USJFCOM

U.S. Joint Forces Command

USNORTHCOM

U.S. Northern Command

USPACOM

U.S. Pacific Command

USSOUTHCOM

U.S. Southern Command

Vehicles

Includes:

·  Ambulances

·  Busses (school busses and mini-vans)

·  Snow removal tractors and trucks

·  Water tanks (wheel mounted and freestanding)

·  Truck tires (most sizes)

·  Tractors (useable for farm purposes)

·  Tractors (semi-truck)

·  Trailers (low-boy, flat bed, and vans)

·  Delivery vans

·  Pickups, 2x4 and 2x2

·  Van bodies

·  Stake beds

·  Workshop vans

·  Wheels/rims

·  Wreckers

VIN

Vehicle Identification Number