Army drivers training program regulation

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If it is necessary to test multiple examinees simultaneously in the same room, distractions during testing should be kept to a minimum. The reaction time test must be given under conditions that are free from noise and other distractions.

Supplementary Instru ctions to Examiners. The following instructions apply to all physical evaluation testing and supplement the specific instructions accompanying the equipment. Give a number of trial tests to become familiar with the test and test procedures.

Physical Characteristics to be Tested. The following instructions apply to all physical evaluation testing. Visual Acuity. Determine whether the examinee can see well enough to drive safely.

Operator permits must be annotated to reflect this requirement. Field of Vision. Determine whether the examinee can see to the side while looking straight ahead. A lateral range of 75 percent on each side of the focus line is the minimum standard acceptable for each eye.

If the standard is not met, the examinee will be referred to appropriate medical personnel to determine if his lateral vision is sufficient for safe driving. Depth Perception. Determine how well the examinee can judge distances. None; the results of this measure are used in driver counseling and training.

Color Perception. Determine if the examinee is color-blind. The examinee will not be disqualified for a vehicle operator's license because of color-blindness.

However, examinees who test color-blind will be given additional training on traffic light sequence and traffic observation to assist safe driving. Foot Reaction Time. Determine whether the examinee can move his foot quickly enough in response to driving conditions. Reaction time up to and including 0. If the examinee's reaction time is faster than 0.

Any sudden application of brakes could invite such a collision with a slower reacting driver. If the examinee's reaction time is between 0.

If the reaction time of the examinee is slower than 0. Determine whether the examinee can hear well enough to drive safely. Examinees must attain a numerical designator of "1" or "2" under the "H" factor of the physical profile serial to unconditionally pass the hearing test. Those scoring a "3" or "4" will be referred to medical personnel for a professional driving status decision. All driver personnel are required to have an annual hearing conservation examination. The commander develops his training strategy after assessing the strengths and weaknesses of his unit.

The assessment must include any personnel turbulence changes. His strategy must focus on his METL, sustain his unit's strengths, and correct its weaknesses. He will find that some tasks apply to Soldiers generally, and that others apply exclusively to Soldiers in a squad. These factors require an integrated training strategy. Vehicle commanders are proficient with all tasks performed on the vehicle, just as drivers are proficient with all driver tasks.

However, squad members who are trained to be proficient on all vehicle tasks, including driving, will function better as a team. Basic driver training develops individual skills needed to operate the vehicle. The driver is trained and evaluated on—. Training focuses on driver coordination and tasks such as ground guide railhead operations, and unusual driving conditions.

Advanced Driver training. Advanced driver training develops specific skills needed to operate the vehicle in extreme or unusual conditions. Cross-training enhances the coordination between the vehicle crew and squad.

It must occur as often as possible because it is critical to countering personnel losses in peacetime or combat. Effective cross-training incorporates the individual and squad to sustain basic crew skills.

It also provides additional training so squad members can perform as Stryker drivers. T r aining plans. Once the commander has developed his METL and thoroughly assessed training proficiency, he begins the detailed process of developing a training plan. The primary mission of the Master Driver is to train vehicle drivers.

The Master Driver helps commanders at all echelons plan, develop, execute, and evaluate all driver-related training. Directed by the commander in his specific responsibilities, the Master Driver—. The greatest problem a commander must contend with in developing a training plan is personnel turbulence personnel changes.

He must develop a plan to reduce and control it before developing and executing his training plan. This turbulence is inevitable. However, he can reduce it with short- or long-term solutions. Experienced Soldiers are easier to train than new Soldiers. Driving and operational conditions vary so crews learn to fight in any battlefield environment. Training in a variety of conditions ensures crews can perform in adverse weather and degraded mode operations.

Thermal sights must be used not only at night, but also during daylight operations in smoke, adverse weather conditions, and concealing terrain. Adverse Weather. Soldiers must know how adverse weather affects their senses. They must also know how to mechanically operate the weapons system.

Degraded Mode Training. Squads must continue the fight using degraded mode operations. Army policy encourages incentive awards programs to motivate personnel in skills improvement. Every organization should have an incentive awards program for its drivers to ensure they receive recognition for their efforts. Competitive operator maintenance inspections, obstacle driving, and vehicle maneuvers are a few programs the commander may initiate. These events give drivers a chance to demonstrate their abilities.

They also give the commander a chance to evaluate the unit's overall driver training program. Expert driver badges or certificates presented to qualified drivers give them due recognition. To emphasize the importance of these awards, the commander should present them during a ceremony or formation. Award requirements can be found in AR Publications, forms, historical records, and reports are part of daily operations.

Forms and publications used at the unit level should be part of the driver training program to ensure proper management control and compliance with maintenance procedures. These forms are covered in detail in AR Both the commander and trainer must be familiar with the publications that govern driving Army vehicles. The manuals listed in the references section are necessary to properly manage and supervise the driver training program.

Chapter 2 Driver Selection, Training, and Supervision This chapter outlines a system described in detail in AR for identifying, selecting, and qualifying trainers and drivers. DOD military, civilian and contract personnel who operate Government-owned material handling equipment or powered industrial vehicles within port facilities will require the standard qualifications and training outlined in chapters two and four of this regulation, as applicable. Operator permits may be renewed up to 90 days before the expiration date.

A performance test will be given whenever a licensed driver needs to qualify on an additional type of vehicle or equipment. Renewals will be issued after examination of DA Form and medical profiles, administration of prescribed phys-. Rather than performance testing an individual on every type of vehicle or equipment, a qualified examiner may test the operator on the largest or most complex vehicle or piece of equipment for which his or her license is to be renewed.

In cases where all skills and knowledge cannot be evaluated by testing on one type of vehicle or equipment, additional performance testing is required. For example, if the individual is tested on a tractor-semitrailer with an automatic transmission, additional testing is required to renew the license for a cargo truck with a manual transmission. Renewals may be denied on the basis of accident records, traffic violations, and recommendations of medical officers or supervisors.

Interim Driving Restrictions. Military and civilian personnel will not be authorized to operate any motor vehicle on-. Issuance of duplicate permits to replace those lost or stolen is authorized.

Strikeovers, erasures, use of correction fluid or tape, obscuring, or otherwise making an OF or DA Form —E entry illegible are not permitted except for the first five digits of SSN.

If parts 1 and 2 are separated, this will not void the OF or DA Form —E as long as both parts are available and have the same card number. All military personnel and DA Civilians must have an OF or DA Form —E and demonstrate their proficiency in order to operate the following mechanical or ground support equipment:. Equipment operator testing and licensing procedures for self-propelled equipment will conform to this regulation. Additional procedures for materiel-handling equipment are contained in TB —2.

Physical evaluation measures and operator performance tests will be used. Equipment operator testing and licensing procedures for non-self-propelled equipment will conform to the require-. Applicants will be required to satisfactorily demonstrate their proficiency in operating each piece of equipment for.

Qualification on non-self-propelled equipment will be entered on DA Form , section I and training will be entered. This chapter provides commanders with standardized training, testing, and licensing requirements for use of night vision devices NVDs by motor vehicle operators.

NVDs include image intensification and thermal imaging devices less weapon sights. Commanders will manage NVD training programs according to this regulation and other applicable publications see. Commanders will establish speed limitations for all modes of driving with NVDs. In addition, commanders at all. The ability to drive with NVDs is a highly perishable skill. Proficiency can be developed and maintained only through continuous hands-on training. Units will conduct qualification and refresher training per guidance in paragraphs 8—5 and 8—6.

TC 21—— night vision goggle NVG driving techniques and procedures, mission planning, safety factors, training programs, and guidance on unit standard operating procedures for wheeled vehicle, motorcycle, and all-terrain vehicle operators. TC 21——2:NVG lesson plans, training calendar, written exam, eye charts, and paper transparencies. TC 21—Procedures for the tracked vehicle operator. Technical manuals TMs pertaining to specific types of NVDs provide maintenance and operator instructions.

Instructor training for wheeled and tracked vehicles will comply with TC 21——2 and the guidelines in this chapter. Instructors must be NVD qualified and licensed on the vehicles on which training is conducted, and must be desig-. Qualification training will include sequential instruction in both academic and night driving tasks. A qualified NVD instructor must supervise all instruction. Night vision device academics. During NVD qualification, the operator will receive instruction in academic subjects see appendix I and must pass a written examination see TC 21——2.

Night vision device driver training. The operator will receive hands-on instruction in order to demonstrate profi-. An NVD-equipped instructor will be in the vehicle during night driver training. Qualification requirements. To be qualified and licensed on NVDs, motor vehicle operators must—. Night vision device performance tests. The testing of one vehicle utilizing NVDs will not qualify an individual for all other vehicles. Minimum requirements for NVD refresher training are—.

Demonstrate proficiency in all qualification training tasks identified in appendix I. Section I Required Publications. AR — The Army Safety Program Cited in para 2—1 a. AR —5. Personnel and Classification Testing Cited in para 5—2. FM 3— Airfield and Flight Operations Procedures Cited in para 4— Cited in para 4—7. TC 21——2. TC 21—— Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Operator Cited in para 4—9 c 4. TC 21— Tracked Combat Vehicle Driver Training.

Cited in para 4—3 c. A related publication is merely a source of additional information. The user does not have to read it to understand this publication. AR 11—2.

AR 25— Army Publishing Program. Preparing and Managing Correspondence. AR 40— Standards of Medical Fitness. AR 58—1. Management, Acquisition, and Use of Motor Vehicles. Environmental Protection and Enhancement. Hazardous Materials Information Resource System.

Packaging of Hazardous Material. AR —2. Supply Policy Below the National Level. Army Modification Program. ATP 4— Army Motor Transport Operations. DA Pam — Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards. DA Pam —8. NFPA Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. Compressed Gases General Requirements. Acetylene 29 CFR Oxygen 29 CFR Nitrous Oxide 29 CFR Flammable Liquids.

Explosives and Blasting Agents. Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases. Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Dipping and Coating Operations: Coverage and Definitions. General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations. Hazard Communication. Marine Terminals. Protection of Environment. General Information, Regulations, and Definitions.

Requirements for Hazardous Materials Endorsement. Physical Qualifications for Drivers. Medical Examination; Certificate of Physical Examination. Resolution of Conflicts of Medical Evaluation. Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of DLAI Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materials.

DOD DODI FM 21— Visual Signals. SB — TC 7— TM 5———12P. Driver Training and Testing device, Portable. DA Form DA Form —1. Road Test Score Sheet Prescribed in para 4—4 b. The Stock Number is —00—— See para 1—4 g 1.

Officer Evaluation Report Support Form. Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms. DA Form —9—1A. Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet. DA Form — Uncorrected Fault Record. DA Form —E. Equipment Maintenance and Inspection Worksheet. DD Form SF When a commander needs to select an individual to be a driver, or when the number of Soldiers available for training exceeds the number needed, an interview can be used to select personnel.

Factors to consider are: personnel over 25 years of age are usually more mature than younger people; driving experience of 1 year or more during which the applicant has driven 4, accident free miles will usually indicate good judgment and coordination.

The interview should be informal and the person must understand its purpose. The interview will be conducted in writing and the information recorded. Inform the individual of the Privacy Act provisions.

Answers dealing with your record of accidents and violations may be checked against official records. Your answers will be used to help place you in work for which you are best suited.

How old are you? How many years of schooling have you completed? Have you had any previous driving experience? What type of vehicles have you driven? Have you ever driven a manual shift vehicle? How much experience have you had driving a passenger car?

Approximately how many miles have you driven during the past 12 months? How much experience have you had driving a truck of 2. Have you ever driven a front-wheel drive vehicle? Have you ever driven a four-wheel drive vehicle? Have you ever driven a tractor-trailer combination?

Explain who was at fault and how, in your opinion, the accident could have been avoided. How many times have you been cited for a traffic violation? Describe each of these incidents. How do you account for your good or poor driving record? What do you think is the major cause of traffic accidents?

What do you think should be done to reduce the number of traffic accidents? Have you had any experience as an automobile mechanic or in related work? Have you any personal objections to becoming a military motor vehicle operator? If so explain. Do you think you would make a good military driver?

Do you wear corrective lenses or do you have any problems with your eyes? Do you have any hearing problems? Have you ever been involved in a drug or alcohol offense? Do you know of any physical defects that might affect you as a driver? Are you taking any medications which may affect or impair your ability to drive?

Table C—1 contains a list of all Army wheeled vehicles by model or types which fall into each of the respective classes discussed below. However, when these vehicles are used to haul hazardous materials or to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver off the installation, they are automatically classified as class C vehicles and the driver requires a CDL. A cargo truck is normally a class D vehicle, but under some circumstances is classified as a class C vehicle, and the driver must have a class C CDL with the required endorsements.

Examples of this are—. When it is used to transport passengers. When it is used to transport ammunition in quantities that require placarding. When a tank and pump unit is mounted in the cargo bed. Class A. Any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26, or more pounds provided. Class B. Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26, or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in.

Class C. Any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that meets neither the definition of class A or class B as. Class D. Those vehicles outside of the current CDL classification system all others.

Certain endorsements and. There are three kinds of endorsements that may be required; these depend on the type of equipment being driven or the type of cargo transported. Tank vehicles. Drivers of vehicles used to haul liquids in bulk must have specialized knowledge and skills to drive safely.

Liquids in bulk cause driving control problems because the cargo is heavy, shifts, and has a high center of gravity. These drivers must obtain tanker endorsements to their licenses showing they have passed a written examination and a performance test on the special problems posed by large volume liquid cargo. Any driver operating a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, must. He or she must pass a written examination on special safety considerations when transporting passengers.

An applicant for a license to drive a bus in any category must have this endorsement. Hazardous materials. Any driver hauling hazardous material or waste in amounts requiring placards, regardless of the vehicle class, must have a hazardous material endorsement.

The endorsement will state: Hazardous materials training must be in accordance with this regulation. Personnel must pass a written examination on how to recognize, handle, and transport hazardous materials. There are two restrictions in the classification scheme; these reflect the type of braking and transmission systems on the vehicle being driven.

Air brakes. Most drivers of heavy vehicles will have trucks or buses equipped with air brakes. These drivers must pass a written examination dealing with the operation and critical parts of air brake systems. All class A vehicles and most class B vehicles have air brakes. Drivers of vehicles without air brakes or those who do not pass the air brakes test or test on a vehicle without air brakes will have a restriction placed on the CDL showing that they are not qualified to operate a vehicle with air brakes.

Manual transmission. Some class A and B vehicles have manual transmissions. However, most class A and B vehi-. Driving a heavy motor vehicle with a manual transmission requires more knowledge and skill than driving vehicles with automatic transmissions. Therefore, any applicant who takes the CDL performance test in a vehicle with an automatic transmission will have a restriction placed on the license showing that he or she is not qualified to operate vehicles with manual transmissions.

Table C—1. TRK Ambulance:. TRK Ambulance : 4 litter. ARMT Carrier. S Shelter. HVY Variant. Expanded Capacity. ECV Armament. Armor Ready. Capacity Enhanced. Enhanced M TRK Van:. TRK Cargo: 2. TRK 2. TRK Cargo: TRK Tank:. Fuel Servicing. Water Gallon. TRK Tractor:. TRK Van: Expansible. TRK Maintenance. TRK 5 ton. Crane Air Vehicle Transporter:. UAS Hunter. TRK Cargo:. High Mobility. TRK Wrecker:. TRK Dump:. Load Handling System. TRK: Palletized. Loading LHS. Drop Side 5 ton. TRK Bolster:.

TRK Wrecker. TRK Tractor. Wrecker: 5 ton. Lift Gate Army. TRK 5TM Tactical 8X8. HVY Expanded Mobility. HVY Expanded. Crane LTAS. TRK, Tractor:. Supplementation of Proponent and exception authority.

It also applies to all Department of the Army civilian employees, non-appropriated fund employees, proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Contents—Continued Appendixes A.

References, page 18 B. Interviews, page 23 C. Physical Evaluation Measures, page 39 E. Chapter 1 Introduction 1—1. Purpose This regulation establishes standards, policies, and procedures for the selection, training, testing, and licensing of operators of Army Government-owned or Government-leased vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities a. On behalf of the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Director of Army Safety will manage Armywide safety policy and guidance for safe vehicle operations.

The Deputy Chief of Staff, G—1 will develop policy to recruit individuals for driver initial entry training and manage distribution of military occupation specialty MOS trained drivers.

The Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management will— 1 Establish standardized road test courses capable of accommodating all vehicle types located at installations.

Army Materiel Command will— 1 Acquire vehicles and equipment that foster maximum safe operations, are crashworthy, and are equipped with required occupant restraint systems.

Army Training and Doctrine Command TRADOC , will develop training packages and support products for generic-wheeled and tracked vehicles, and mechanical and ground support equipment operator training, including critical tasks, prescribed conditions, and standards, as necessary. Commanders of Army commands, Army service component commands and direct reporting units: 1 Garrison commanders continental United States , area support group commanders outside the continental United States , U.

Chapter 2 Driver Applicants 2—1. License requirements a. Civilians appointed under direct-hire authority in cases of Office of Personnel Management OPM registers, rein- statements, position changes or transfers, and noncompetitive job appointments must comply with the provisions of this regulation. DA Civilians and DA contractor-employed civilian operators who are employed on a full-time, part time, or tempo- rary basis who, in the course of employment directly affect hazardous materials transportation safety, will be trained in accordance with 49 CFR Hazardous materials employee is defined as an employee who, during the course of employment— 1 Loads, unloads, or handles hazardous materials.

Each hazardous materials employee will receive safety training concerning: a Emergency response information required by 49 CFR , Subpart G. Army drivers The following minimum licensing requirements apply to military operators of AMVs: a. Foreign national drivers a. Army vehicles, equipment, or operators will incorporate essential features of this regulation.

Chapter 3 Driver or Operator Selection 3—1. Records review a. Driver interviews a. Physical examination and evaluation a.

Military personnel are required to undergo periodic medical examinations by qualified med- ical personnel according to AR 40— and 49 CFR Operator license inquiries a. Operator selection, training, testing, and licensing procedures Chapter 4 Driver or Operator Training Program 4—1.

Documentation a. Unless otherwise stated, the provisions of this chapter apply to both military and civilian except contractor operators of Government-owned or Government-leased vehicles and equipment. Instructors Skilled noncommissioned officers, experienced drivers or operators, and qualified maintenance personnel do not necessarily make good driving instructors without special training. All prospective instructors and assistant instructors must— 1 Be appointed in writing to train or instruct on an authorized type of vehicle or equipment.

Commanders will certify instructors in writing to ensure proper knowledge of subject ma- terial and teaching ability. Qualification training Qualification training will include sequential and progressive instruction in academic subjects and on driving.

Appendix E provides requirements for commanders to use in designing training pro- grams, to include incorporation of driving ranges, simulators, simulations, as well as classroom and hands-on training. Sustainment training a. Sustainment training is periodic driver training conducted to maintain a high level of driver skill proficiency and to prevent drivers from acquiring poor driving habits. Remedial training Commanders will establish a remedial training program for drivers or operators who have had driver at-fault accidents or traffic violations, misused equipment, or otherwise demonstrated a need for additional training on military vehicles or equipment.

Tracked vehicles See TC 21— for specific guidance on tracked vehicle operator training. Mechanical or ground support equipment Criteria for selecting, training, testing, and licensing mechanical or ground support equipment operators are contained in technical bulletin TB —1 and TB —2. Emergency vehicles Emergency vehicles are defined in the glossary. Hazardous materials a.

Per 49 CFR, civilian vehicle operators transporting hazardous materials are required to have a hazardous materials endorsement to their CDLs see appendix C.