PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-745

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 745

DECEMBER 2014
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-745 - Page 10 of 33
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PS 745
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± More± MRAPs± are± showing± up± at± units± and± installations± as± equipment± returns± from±
theater.±They±need±to±be±safely±integrated±into±the±motor±pool.±Sounds±like±a±simple±task,±
but±oversized±armored±vehicles±like±MRAPs±pose±unique±driving±challenges.±
± Fact±is,±drivers±need±special±training±to±handle±MRAPs.±These±rigs±take±longer±to±stop±
and±have±slower±acceleration±than±unarmored±vehicles.±Drivers±must±adjust±for±different±
payloads±and±lane±change±reaction±times.±They±must±get±the±feel±of±driving±a±vehicle±with±
a±higher±center±of±gravity±and±restricted±fields±of±view.±
± Unit±leaders,±take±a±hard±look±at±your±unit-level±drivers’±training±programs.±Make±sure±
your±Soldiers±are±trained±to±operate±MRAPs±safely±on±public±roads,±on-and-off±post.
± Master±driver±trainers±(MDTs)±should±be±fully±engaged±in±daily±training±and±overseeing±
MRAP± movement,± planning± and± use.± For± units± without± resident± MDTs,± the± US± Army±
Transportation±School±offers±an±MDT±course±(ASI±M9).±Request±training±through±the±ATRRS±
course±catalog±under±School±Code±551L.±We±gave±all±the±details±on±Page±57±of±PS±730:
Recommended Publications
•
AR 600-55,
The Army Driver and Operator Standardization Program (Selection, Training,
Testing, and Licensing).
±
This reg sets standards, policies and procedures for selection,
training, testing and licensing of Army wheeled vehicle operators. Download at:
•
TC 7-31,
MRAP Family of Vehicles.
Chapter 3 covers driver selection, training and
supervision. Use as a reference for developing and improving your unit’s drivers’
training program. Click the URL link to 7-31 (requires CAC) and you’ll be forwarded to
AKO for a secure download:
•
MRAP Handbook 11-11.
±
Covers the MRAP family of vehicles, including capabilities and
limitations. This website is restricted and requires CAC and registration to download:
Additional Resources
• Common Driver Trainer (CDT) MRAP Variant.
±The±CDT±is±a±driver/trainer±simulator±that±
offers±initial±and±sustainment±driver±training.±Look±for±the±CDT±at±training±institutions±
and±operational±installations.±Simulators±can±be±part±of±an±effective±drivers’±training±
program.±
± The±US±Army±Transportation±School’s±Army±Driver±Standardization±Office±(ADSO)±can±
help±units±develop±safe±and±effective±drivers’±training±programs.±For±more±info,±contact±
Jeffrey±Skinner,±DSN±539-1955,±(804)±765-1955,±or±email:±
jeffrey.e.skinner4.civ@mail.mil
MRAP…
No Easy Driver
What’s
tough in
theater
but can
also
be
tough to
drive?
if you
guessed
MRAPs,
you’re
right!
let’s
roll!
uhhh…
have you
ever driven
an mrap?
there’s a huge difference
between driving your pov
and driving an mrap!
do yourself, your unit and
other drivers a favor by
getting the right training
before
you hit the road!
you’re
right,
bonnie!
I
will!
nope!
but how
hard can
it be?
you’ve
got four
wheels and
a steering
wheel, just
like my pov.
I’ve got it
down!
Hmm…
745 16-17.indd
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