inches wide, and 102 inches high. The total cargo capacity of the aircraft is 46,000 pounds. QUICKTRANS monitors material movement by use of an automated information system. This system has the capability of performing advance transportation control. Also, it can perform movement document processing and cargo receipt processing. It provides advance information needed for cargo palletizing, aircraft load planning, and cargo manifesting. It also allows cargo-on-hand movement reporting, shipment tracing, and management reporting. The shipper is responsible for delivering air eligible cargo to the QUICKTRANS terminal with the required shipping documents. Receiving activities must arrange pickup of the cargo within 8 hours upon notification of receipt by QUICKTRANS. The Use of Air Transportation by Navy Shippers, NAVSUPINST 4630.22 (series), and QUICKTRANS Air Freight System, NAVSUPINST 4610,37 (series), provide detailed guidelines to shippers using military air shipment methods. Air Mobility Command AMC (formerly Military Airlift Command) is a worldwide system operating transport aircraft over scheduled air routes. It also operates in air terminals at appointed areas. Most overseas air shipments and personnel movements use AMC service. Special Assignment Airlift Missions (SAAM) The purpose for using SAAM is to move aircraft loads of cargo rapidly when regularly scheduled airlift service is not available to meet fleet requirements. When SAAMs are required, a commercial aircraft is leased to transport material from and to a specific point. Requests for SAAMs are submitted to NAVMTO via message or telephone, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The Procedures for Arranging Navy-Sponsored Special Assignment Airlift Missions, OPNAVINST 4630.26, provides guidelines and procedures for the use of SAAMs. OCEAN SHIPMENTS Ocean shipments of Navy-owned or sponsored cargo are made by Navy fleet vessels or vessels provided by the Military Sealift Command (MSC). Cargo is moved in Navy fleet ships under established procedures of the proper fleet or type commander or their authorized representatives. Normally, cargo transported in Navy fleet vessels is limited to material moving in direct support of fleet operations. However, available space may be used to transport other low-priority supplies. The MSC is responsible for providing ocean shipments to meet the requirements of the DOD. The type of shipping space provided by the MSC includes space on vessels controlled and operated by the MSC. MSC also provides space on vessels controlled but not operated by the MSC and space obtained in commercial vessels by the MSC. Sea Express Shipments that do not meet requirements for air transportation but require rush processing may use the Sea Express (SEA-EX). Shipments that qualify for air shipment also may qualify for SEA-EX when air transportation is not available. Opportune Lift The Opportune Lift (OPLIFT) program is a system used to divert government-sponsored cargo within the DTS from MSC to Navy vessels. The OPLIFT program was started to conserve transportation funds by moving Navy material into available space on U.S. Navy ships during scheduled deployments. Heavy, bulky, or low-priority shipments that do not have a specific RDD are eligible for the OPLIFT program. NAVMTO provides technical assistance to shippers requesting OPLIFT and coordinates movements of general cargo from CONUS. NAVMTO also maintains direct liaison with fleet commanders, shippers, and water terminal facilities. OPLIFTs that begin overseas are coordinated directly through cognizant fleet commanders. When last minute changes in operational commitments occur, cargo may be removed from vessels without advance notice. Therefore, activities using OPLIFTs must make sure material with specific RDD or high-priority material is not shipped through this program. SURFACE SHIPMENTS When possible, you should use surface transportation for shipping material. The following paragraphs describe some means of surface shipments. Shipment by Government Vehicle When directed by local authority, you may use government-owned and operated equipment to transport freight in distances up to 100 miles. During 7-25