Training Circular TC 21-305-8 Training Program For Medium Vehicles This training circular (TC) provides a training program for the wheeled vehicle operator of medium vehicles (straight vehicles, 5 ton and greater), in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 600-55. It can be used to train drivers of tactical or commercially- designed vehicles. Instructions in this TC are written in general terms because they include driver tasks for several vehicles. Therefore, use the appropriate vehicle operator's manual in conjunction with this TC. While developing this TC, each driver candidate was assumed to have a state driver's license and some past driving experience. Less experienced soldiers will need additional subjects and time to train to the standard. This TC provides standardized training and testing in the operation, maintenance, and safety of medium wheeled vehicles. It stresses hands-on training with minimal classroom instruction. It does not include any theater-unique requirements. To provide effective training, each instructor should ensure his operators are trained and tested to the standards in this TC. Any deviation from successfully completing these basic standards will only decrease the soldiers' overall driving effectiveness. This training program offers commanders some alternatives. Chapter 7 contains training and testing for drivers transporting personnel in trucks; Chapter 8, for drivers transporting personnel in buses. For safety reasons, all drivers should be tested on the End Of Course Comprehensive Test (EOCCT) (Chapter 6) before proceeding to Chapters 7 or 8. Also, Chapter 9 includes additional subjects that can be added at the commander's discretion based on the unit's mission. Graduates (licensed drivers) of this training program should be supervised until they have gained the experience to operate safely. They should not be placed in situations that may be above their skill level. Periodically, the supervisor should ride with each driver to observe safe operating procedures and to determine the need for more training.

Training Circular TC 21-305-10 Training Program For The Palletized Load System This training circular (TC) provides a training program for the palletized load system (PLS) operator according to AR 600-55. It provides standardized training and testing in the operation, maintenance, and safety of the PLS. It stresses hands-on training with minimal classroom instruction and does not include any theater-unique requirements. During the development of this TC, it was assumed that each driver candidate would have a state driver's license and have extensive experience driving a 5-ton or larger tactical cargo truck. Less experienced soldiers will require additional training in the basic skills and knowledge subjects contained in TC 21-305-8, Training Program for Medium Vehicles. To provide effective training, each instructor should ensure his operators are trained and tested to the standards in this TC. Any deviation from the successful completion of these basic standards will only lessen the soldiers' overall driving effectiveness.

This TC applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard, the United States Army Reserve and, the United States Air Force Active and Reserve components The term "Driver" is being replaced with the term "Operator" throughout this publication. The term driver implies that all the Soldier must do is drive the vehicle. Today's military operator does considerably more than just drive. The term operator reflects a requirement to master every aspect of the vehicle's capabilities and limitations to include all current sub-components such as technologically advanced communications, navigation, and intercom systems, onboard material handling cranes, self-recovery winches, integrated night-vision devices, weapons support systems, onboard electronic diagnostic systems, and load responsibility. Instructions in this TC will help the wheeled vehicle operator maintain a high degree of driving efficiency. This TC does not restrict its contents to any one particular vehicle. It is a guide to normal everyday operations and to driving under difficult conditions. When more information is needed for a specific vehicle, check the technical manual written for that vehicle.

Training Circular TC 21-305-6 Training Program for the Tractor and Semitrailer (M915, M931, AND M932) This training circular (TC) provides a distributed training package for the 5-ton (M931/M932) and 14-ton (M915/M915A1) tractor/semitrailer operator according to AR 600-55. To safeguard human resources and equipment, commanders must ensure that an individual is licensed to operate a 2 1/2-ton or larger truck before receiving tractor/semitrailer training. This TC provides standardized training and testing to operators in the operation, maintenance, and safety of the tractor semitrailer combination. It stresses hands-on training with minimal classroom instruction. It does not include any theater unique requirements. To effectively execute this TC, each instructor should ensure his tractor operators are trained and tested to the standards contained in this TC. This TC was specifically designed for the tractor semitrailer combination to include PMCS and vehicle operations. Any deviation from the successful completion of these basic standards will only lessen the soldiers' overall driving effectiveness. This training program offers some alternatives for the commander. Chapter 7 includes additional subjects to allow the flexibility to add subjects based on the mission of the unit. Graduates (licensed drivers) of this training program should be supervised until they have gained the experience to operate safely. They should not be placed in situations that may be above their skill level. Periodically, the supervisor should ride with each driver to observe safe operating procedures and to determine the need for additional training.

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