library. This library is normally located in the mechanic
shop.
Examinations and tests for military personnel
applying for a license to operate general-purpose
vehicles up to 10,000 pounds GVW are normally
waived if the applicant possesses a valid state operator’s
license for the type vehicle involved.
Performance Qualification Test
All performance qualification tests on equipment,
except for cranes, are given by the license examiner.
This test enables the license examiner to evaluate the
operating skills of each applicant. The applicant must
successfully pass an operational performance or road
test and perform pre- and post-operator maintenance, as
outlined in the operator’s manual.
The examiner should terminate any performance
test that becomes hazardous or when an applicant
demonstrates a lack of skill, undue nervousness,
speeding, inattentiveness, or any unfavorable actions.
Any reason for failure is noted on the application and
filed in the license file of the applicant.
Automotive Test
Applicants for a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle
Operator’s Identification Card, OF-346, must pass a
locally created driver skill test. This test is a locally
devised checklist used to determine the reaction of the
applicant under various traffic conditions. The road test
is administered in the largest capacity vehicle for which
the license is to be issued.
Material-Handling Equipment Test
Applicants for material-handling equipment (MHE)
licenses are operationally tested and scored as
prescribed in Storage and Materials Handling,
DODINST 4145.19-R-1.
Construction Equipment Test
Applicants for a Construction Equipment Operator
License, NAVFAC 11260/2, must be familiar with the
standard Navy hand signals before taking a performance
qualification test. Hand signals are shown in appendix
IV of this TRAMAN.
LICENSE FORMS
After an applicant satisfactorily completes the
required tests, the examiner issues a license that lists
each type of vehicle the license holder is authorized
to operate, plus any restrictions imposed on the
license.
U.S. Government Motor Vehicle
Operator’s Identification Card, OF-346
The OF-346 (fig. 6-4) is the license required for
automotive motor vehicles and material-handling
equipment.
The information on an OF-346, that has
been completed and validated properly, consists of the
following:
a card number, a list of the operator’s
physical limitations or restrictions, a description of the
equipment the operator is qualified to operate, the
signature of the examiner, the operator’s signature, and
any specific notations. The OF-346 expires on the birth
date of the operator and is valid for 3 years.
The OF-346 card number is also indicated on the
Operator’s Record, NAVFAC 11240/10, or NAVFAC
Figure 6-4.-U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s Identification Card, OF-346.
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