The Army Driver and Operator Standardization Program (Selection, Training, Testing, and Licensing)
Summary of Change
THE ARMY RESEARCH SERVICES
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
25 April 2025
*Army Regulation 600–55
Effective 25 May 2025
Personnel-General
The Army Driver and Operator Standardization Program (Selection, Training, Testing, and Licensing)
By Order of the Secretary of the Army:
RANDY A. GEORGE
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff
MARK F. AVERILL
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army
History. This publication is a major revision. The portions affected by this major revision are listed in the summary of change.
Authorities. The authorities for this regulation are AR 385–10, AR 611–5, AR 750–10, DoDI 6055.04, 49 USCUSCUnited States Code 31301, and DLAI 4145.11.
Applicability. This regulation applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve unless otherwise stated. It also applies to Department of the Army Civilian employee operating Army vehicles and equipment. This regulation is applicable during full mobilization.
Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–3/5/7. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or its direct reporting unit or field operating agency, in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity's senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific requirements.
Army internal control process. This regulation contains internal control provisions in accordance with AR 11–2 and identifies key internal controls that must be evaluated (see app M).
Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA FormDA FormDepartment of the Army form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–3/5/7 (DAMO–TRI), 450 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–0200.
Distribution. This publication is available in electronic media only and is intended for the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.
*This regulation supersedes AR 600–55, dated 17 September 2019.
AR 600–55 • 25 April 2025
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TOCTable of Contents
Chapter 1Introduction
Chapter 2Driver Applicants
Chapter 3Driver or Operator Selection
Chapter 4Driver or Operator Training Program
Chapter 5Testing
Chapter 6Licenses
Chapter 7Mechanical or Ground Support Equipment
Chapter 8Night Vision Devices
Appendix AReferences
Appendix BInterviews
Appendix CThe Army Wheeled Vehicle Fleet Classification System
Appendix DMotor Vehicle Operator Driver Training Course
Appendix EEvaluation for Selecting Master Drivers, License Instructors, and License Examiners
Appendix FOperator Dispatch Procedures
Appendix GDriver’s Performance Test
Appendix HReassigned/Initial Department of the Army Civilian Training Validation for Emergency
Vehicle, Commercial Off the Shelf Items, and Government Operated Equipment
Appendix IMandatory Academic and Driving Tasks for Night Vision Devices
Appendix JArmy Driver and Operator Standardization Program (Selection, Training, Testing, and Licensing) Command Requirements Checklist
Appendix KThe Army Driver and Operator Standardization Program Doctrinal Framework
Appendix LThe Army Driver and Operator’s Training Packet Requirements
Appendix MInternal Control Evaluation
Glossary
Army driver All personnel who operate government-owned or government-leased equipment including Army Soldiers, DA Civilian drivers, and DoD contractors.
Emergency vehicles Police vehicles (see police patrol vehicles), ambulances, fire trucks, and crash-rescue vehicles.
Master driver/Master Driver Manager/Command Master Driver Skilled NCOs or DA Civilians whose character and outstanding performance have exemplified them as a true professional and a master in wheeled or CV operations, and as a training program manager. This subject matter expert is the command driver’s training manager, designated in writing, to plan, manage, and execute an effective driver/operator training program at the organization or higher level.
Motor vehicle An item of equipment, mounted on wheels, which is designed for highway or land operations or both, and which derives power from a self-contained power unit, or is designed to be towed by and used together with such self-propelled equipment.
Non–tactical vehicle Any commercial motor vehicle, trailer, material handling, or engineering equipment that carries passen- gers or cargo acquired for administrative, direct mission, or operational support of military functions. All Army sedans, station wagons, carryalls, vans, and buses are generally considered “nontactical.” NTVs are self-propelled wheeled conveyances that are designed and operated principally for the movement of property or passengers that do not operate on rails and do not include a vehicle designed or used for mili- tary field training, combat, or tactical purposes.
Senior occupant The senior ranking individual present or in the case of a CV, the VC.
Tactical vehicle A motor vehicle of military design (to include ATVs, mopeds, and motorcycles) used to provide transporta- tion in direct support of combat and tactical operations or the training of troops for such operations.
Unusual conditions Conditions that are defined within the applicable operator’s TM that apply to unusual operation of a piece of equipment. Unusual conditions are defined as unusual terrain, dusty and sandy environments, mud op- erations, extreme rain, winter driving, or cold weather driving. Operator TMs offer detailed work packages to specify operation in unusual conditions.
Usual conditions Conditions that are defined within the applicable operator’s TM that apply to normal operation of a piece of equipment. Operator TMs offer detailed work packages to specify operation in usual conditions.