Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com (2) Ensure that Army vehicle maintenance and required before, during, and after operation checks are carried out according to Army regulations, technical manuals (TMs), and operator’s manuals. (3) Collect, analyze, and evaluate motor vehicle operator behavior and accident data to identify where accident prevention efforts must be focused. (4) Ensure that AMV operators are selected, trained, tested, and licensed in accordance with Army regulations. (5) Ensure AMV driver candidates meet state or HN driver licensing requirements. (6) Ensure that senior occupants are familiar with their authority and responsibilities according to paragraph c , below.
(7) Provide training, education, and motivation programs to prevent motor vehicle accidents. These programs will encompass the on-duty and off-duty operation of motor vehicles and recreational vehicles. (8) Develop procedures to respond to traffic accidents—to include first aid, evacuation of injured, and the safe removal of disabled vehicles. (9) Ensure formal recognition of vehicle operators and organizations with outstanding safe driving records. (10) Ensure personnel riding in vehicles requiring personnel to be exposed, are trained in rollover and other emergency procedures. b. Supervisors of Army motor vehicle and Army combat vehicle operations.
Supervisors of Army motor vehicle and Army combat vehicle operations will— (1) Enforce standards of performance to ensure safety and consistency of Army Soldiers’ vehicle operations. (2) Ensure that an assistant driver is assigned when required by paragraph 11–4 c , below. (3) Verify that Army vehicle drivers meet rest, duty time, and the alcohol restriction requirements. (4) Verify whether Soldiers are taking prescription or nonprescription medication that may impair driving or alertness. (5) Assess driver performance periodically and use incentives to reward drivers with good driving records.
(6) Incorporate the principles of mishap risk management component of CRM process into all motor vehicle-related duties and responsibilities. (7) Report hazardous operating conditions of Army vehicles to the vehicle dispatcher. (8) Ensure that personnel operating or riding in tactical or combat vehicles have trained and rehearsed crew evacuation or rollover and fire drills. c. Senior occupant. The senior occupant is the senior ranking individual present or in the case of a combat vehicle, the vehicle commander (VC), is responsible for the overall safety of the occupants. The senior occupant/VC will— (1) Ensure that the requirements of this regulation and AR 600–55 are met.
(2) Ensure that the vehicle is operated in a safe manner and in accordance with applicable AMV standards and traffic safety laws. (3) Ensure that the driver is licensed on the vehicle to be operated. (4) Prevent drivers who appear fatigued or who are physically, emotionally, or mentally impaired from operating a vehicle. ( 5 ) E n s u r e t h a t d r i v e r s o b e y h e a d p h o n e a n d l i s t e n i n g d e v i c e s , o p e r a t o r d i s t r a c t i o n , a n d a l c o h o l c o n s u m p t i o n restrictions. (6) Ensure vehicle occupants use occupant restraint devices at all times. If the senior occupant cannot be ascertained, the driver shall be responsible for enforcement.
(7) Ensure that the authorized seating capacity of the vehicle is not exceeded. (8) Assist the driver in identifying unsafe mechanical conditions of the vehicle. (9) Report hazardous operating conditions of vehicles in accordance with the organization’s maintenance SOPs. (10) Identify road and/or other driving hazards. d. Motor vehicle operators. Motor vehicle operators will— (1) Operate vehicles in a safe and prudent manner. This includes complying with local speed limits, vehicle speed limits, operating limits, municipal and state laws, SOFAs, and military vehicle regulations.
(2) Report use of prescription or nonprescription medication that could reasonably impair driving or alertness to immediate supervisor. (3) Report hazardous operating conditions of the vehicles to the vehicle dispatcher. (4) After seeking emergency aid, report accidents immediately to their supervisor and to the vehicle dispatcher. (5) Ensure that the cargo has been properly loaded and secured prior to and during transport. (6) Wear installed restraint systems and enforce the requirement for passengers to wear occupant restraint devices at all times. Personnel involved in emergency medical care are exempt from the restraint use requirement.
(7) Ensure that vehicles and their contents are properly secured when left unattended, to include setting the emergency brake and adequately blocking and chocking the wheels. (8) Safely ensure that highway-warning devices are properly displayed when the vehicle stops on or beside the traveled portion of the roadway. 51 AR 385–10 • 23 August 2007/RAR 4 October 2011