TC 21-306 — Tracked Combat Vehicle Driver Training
TC 21-306 governs tracked combat vehicle driver training, including safety practices, accident avoidance, and driver qualification.
- Publication number: TC 21-306
- Title: TRACKED COMBAT VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING
- Date: 04/24/2025
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
View TC 21-306 on armypubs.army.mil
TC 21-306 covers training program development, driver selection, vehicle characteristics, operating conditions, emergency procedures, and environmental risk management. It requires written testing for each specific vehicle before an operator receives an OF 346 or DA Form 5984-E.
Applies to: TC 21-306 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Tracked combat vehicle driver training
- Safety awareness
- Seat belts and personal protective equipment
- Vehicle recovery operations
- Driving conditions and speed control
- Driver selection and instructor training
- Driver training examinations
Questions and answers
What must crewmembers check before operating a tracked combat vehicle?
All crewmembers must check the hatches before operating the vehicle to make sure they are serviceable and locked in the proper position. (paragraph 2-2)
What protective equipment must tracked combat vehicle crewmembers wear?
Crewmembers in tracked combat vehicles must wear CVC helmets and eye protection and ride with only their heads and shoulders extended (nametag defilade) out of the hatches if the operational environment permits it. (paragraph 2-8)
Where must warning triangles be placed for a disabled vehicle?
To alert traffic to a disabled vehicle, the crew should place the triangles on the shoulder of the road 100 meters in front of and behind the vehicle. (paragraph 2-28)
What must operators do when approaching an unrated bridge?
Use extreme caution when approaching bridges that are unrated. (paragraph 2-56)
When must tracked vehicle driver training be halted?
If any portion of the course presents unsafe conditions training must be halted until the safety hazard has been addressed. (paragraph 2-62)