Training Circular Tc 21-305-7 Training Program for Light Vehicles

Book excerpt: Training Circular TC 21-305-7 Training Program For Light Vehicles This training circular (TC) provides a training program for the wheeled vehicle operator of light vehicles (2 1/2 tons or less) in accordance with AR 600-55. It provides standardized training and testing in the operation, maintenance, and safety of light vehicles. It can be used to train drivers of tactical or commercially designed vehicles. It stresses hands-on training with minimal classroom instruction, but it does not include any theater-unique requirements. Instructions are written in general terms because this TC includes driver tasks for several vehicles. For this reason, the appropriate vehicle operator's manual must be used along with this training circular. During the development of this TC, it was assumed that each driver candidate would have a state driver's license and some past driving experience. Less experienced soldiers will require additional subjects and time to train to these standards. To provide effective training, each instructor should ensure his operators are trained and tested to the standards contained in this TC. Any deviation from the successful completion of these basic standards will only lessen the soldiers' overall driving effectiveness. This training program offers some alternatives for the commander. Chapter 5 includes additional subjects to allow the flexibility to add subjects based on the mission of the unit. Graduates of this training program (licensed drivers) should be supervised until they have gained the experience to operate safely. They should not be placed in situations that may be above their skill level. Periodically, the supervisor should ride with each driver to observe safe operating procedures and to determine the need for additional training.