Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com (6) Army motor vehicles will be provided with rollover protection or vehicle roof structure crush protection that conforms to 49 CFR 571.216 and 56 FR 15510 unless a waiver is obtained from TACOM. (7) Tactical- and combat-designed wheeled vehicles undergoing developmental testing will be provided with appro- priate restraint system/rollover protective structures for protecting test participants. c. Periodic motor vehicle inspection requirement (HSPG Number 1). All DOD vehicles, including NAF vehicles and Government-owned and contractor-operated vehicles, shall be required to pass a safety inspection at least annually.
This inspection is described in AR 58–1 and DODI 6055.4 and is in addition to the dispatch inspections. (1) The inspection will evaluate systems and components for vehicle performance, such as occupant restraint devices, lighting, glazing, exhaust system, wipers, horn, brake systems, steering systems, suspension, tires, and wheel assemblies. (2) The inspection will ensure that exhaust emissions do not exceed any applicable Federal, State, municipal, or HN requirements. 11–4. Safe motor vehicle operations a. Occupant protection (HSPG Number 20). (1) Occupant protective devices will be worn by all persons in or on an Army-owned motor vehicle on or off the installation.
(2) All personnel, to include Family members, guests, and visitors, will wear occupant protective devices at any time on an Army installation. (3) Occupant protective devices will be worn by all Soldiers driving or riding in a POV whether on or off the installation. (4) Individuals will not ride in seats from which manufacturer-installed occupant restraints, including airbags, have been removed or rendered inoperative. (5) Child safety seats shall be used on all Army installations. Installation traffic safety programs shall be consistent with State or local child safety seat laws and with AR 190–5.
If there is no applicable local requirement, the installation traffic safety program shall specify age, weight, seating placement, or other criteria for child safety seat use. (6) The vehicle operator is responsible for informing passengers of the occupant protective device requirement and the senior occupant is responsible for ensuring enforcement. If the senior occupant cannot be ascertained, the driver is responsible for ensuring enforcement.
(7) All personnel will consider failure to use occupant protection devices, failure to wear required protective equipment, or failure to comply with licensing or operator training requirements in making line-of-duty determinations for death or injuries resulting from such nonuse of equipment or noncompliance with requirements. (8) Soldiers will complete a Travel Risk Planning System, POV risk assessment when going on leave, pass, or TDY out of the immediate local area and will be operating a motor vehicle. The definition of “local area” will be determined by the commander. The risk assessment tool is accessed through the USACR/SC Web site at https://safety.army.mil.
(9) In the event the online risk assessment tool is not available, supervisors may substitute the online tool with the individual risk assessment found in the POV risk management toolbox on the USACR/SC Web site. (10) When access to the internet is not available, supervisors will ensure the Soldier is provided with assistance in completing a DA Form 7566 (Composite Risk Management Worksheet), and ensure the form is signed by the appropriate authority. b. Driver fatigue management. To reduce the potential for traffic accidents caused by operator fatigue, commanders will establish and enforce specific rest and duty hour limits for AMV operators.
(1) Operators will be provided with at least 8 consecutive hours of rest during any 24–hour period. (2) An operator will not drive more than 10 hours in a duty period (including rest and meal breaks). c. Assistant driver scheduling guidance. (1) If more than 10 hours are needed to complete operations, commanders will assign to each vehicle an assistant driver who is qualified to operate the vehicle. (2) Assistant drivers for other operations will at a minimum, be familiar with the vehicle operations and trained for ground guide duties. Other operations that require assistant drivers include— (a) More than 4 hours of the mission are expected to be during darkness.
(b) The need to wear mission-oriented protective posture equipment is anticipated. (c) Night vision goggles will be worn during the mission. (d) Travel over unfamiliar terrain will require detailed en route navigation. (e) Use of a ground guide is anticipated and required. (f) Deteriorating weather or road conditions are expected. (g) High-value or mission-critical weapons systems or equipment is being transported. (h) Other unusually difficult mission conditions are expected. d. Headphones, earphones, and listening devices. 53 AR 385–10 • 23 August 2007/RAR 4 October 2011