AR 600-55 — The Army Driver And Operator Standardization Program (selection, Training, Testing, And Licensing)
AR 600-55 governs standards, policies, and procedures for selecting, training, testing, and licensing operators of Army vehicles and equipment.
- Publication number: AR 600-55
- Title: THE ARMY DRIVER AND OPERATOR STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM (SELECTION, TRAINING, TESTING, AND LICENSING)
- Date: 04/25/2025
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 600-55 covers driver and operator program management, performance testing, license issuance, dispatch procedures, and night vision device training. It requires written appointments, written and performance testing, operator qualification records, and command validation of licensing programs.
Applies to: 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.
Topics covered
- Driver and operator selection
- Operator training programs
- Drivers performance tests
- License issuance and control
- Night vision device training
- Operator dispatch procedures
- Command licensing validation
Questions and answers
What does AR 600-55 require for student operator testing?
During training, the student operator must successfully complete the written tests and performance tests required by the POI. (paragraph 1-4)
What record documents a student operator's test results?
Student operators DA Form 348 (Equipment Operators Qualification Record (except Aircraft)) will be annotated with test results as a record of training. (paragraph 1-4)
Who appoints license instructors and license examiners?
Company commanders must appoint a sufficient number of license instructors and license examiners to execute and certify training. (paragraph 4-1)
What must each issuing authority record for permits?
Each issuing authority will maintain a ledger of all permits issued. (paragraph 6-1)
What information must a permit ledger include?
The ledger will be organized by date sequence and will include date of issue, expiration date, permit number, name of the licensee, type of equipment qualified to operate, and a remarks block. (paragraph 6-1)