U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operators
Identification Card, OF-346
The OF-346 is the license required for automotive
motor vehicles and material-handling equipment.
Possession of a valid state operators license is not
required for the issuance of an OF-346 to military
personnel on active duty. However, an OF-346 and a
valid state drivers license are required to operate
government-owned or rented vehicles or equipment
off base in Alaska, Massachusetts, Nebraska,
Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Connecticut, Vermont, and the District of Columbia.
A properly completed and valid OF-346 must
have the following entries:
1. Card number: A two-part sequential number
that is the actual license number. The first part of the
number is the activity number or unit designation of
the original license issuing activity. The second part
of the number is the appropriate sequential number in
order of issue. Example: NMCB-3 license number
88 becomes 3-88; a 31ST NCR license number
becomes 31-88. This number is indicated on the
operators record, NAVFAC 11240/10, or NAVFAC
11260/3, Construction Equipment Operator License
Record (fig. 1-36). The license examiner maintains a
chronological record of all licenses issued.
2. Restrictions: Physical limitations and restric-
tions. Typical notations are glasses, daytime, hearing
aid, or learner.
3. Types of vehicle or equipment: A description
of equipment the operator is qualified to operate.
Each separate item does not have to be listed; use
notations like trucks through 1 1/4 tons, tractor and
trailer through 10 tons, and so forth.
4. Capacity: See Item 3.
5. Qualifying official: Signature of examiner.
6. Other records: This section is used for a type
of license that requires specific notation. Examples
are as follows: ambulance, fire truck, ammunition and
explosive ordnance vehicles, and avgas refuelers,
This entry can also be used as a continuation for Items
3 and 4.
The OF-346 is valid for 3 years and may be
renewed for additional periods of 3 years each.
Remember, the OF-346 expires on the birth date of
the operator.
Construction Equipment Operator License,
NAVFAC 11260/2
The NAVFAC 11260/2 is the proper license for
operating construction equipment. A complete and
valid NAVFAC 11260/2 must have the following
entries:
1. Card number: A two-part sequential number
that is the actual license number. The first part of the
number is the activity number or unit designation of
the original license issuing activity. The second part
of the number is the appropriate sequential number in
order of issue, for example: NMCB-3 license number
88 becomes 3-88; a 31ST NCR license number
becomes 31-88. This number is indicated on the
operators record, NAVFAC 11240/10 or NAVFAC
11260/3, Construction Equipment Operator License
Record (fig, 1-36). The license examiner maintains a
chronological record of all licenses issued.
2. Date issued:
Abbreviated entries of the
issuing date, month, and year.
3. Date expired:
Abbreviated entries of the
expiration date, month, and year. The NAVFAC
11260/2 is valid for 2 years and may be renewed for
additional periods of 2 years each. The license
expires on the birth date of the operator in odd or even
years, consistent with the operators year of birth. For
example, if the birth date is 20 June 1960, the
expiration dates are 20 June 1994 and 20 June 1996.
The license expires on the birth date of the operator in
odd or even years, consistent with the operators year
of birth. For example: If the birth date is 20 June
1960, the expiration dates are 20 June 1994, 20 June
1996, and so forth.
4. Name of operator: The operators name, as
contained in official personnel records.
5. Equipment type:
Description of the basic
units the operator is qualified to operate. Typical
notations are front-end loader, dozer, grader, or
excavator.
6. Size and capacity: Make and model of
equipment written as the equipment type. Typical
notations are JD670, D8 CAT, D7 CAT, Bantam,
Gradall, 515 Dresser, and so forth.
7. Attachment: Description of the attachment
the operator is qualified to operate. Typical notations
are backhoe, forks, bucket, blade, winch, ripper, or all
attachments. This entry can also be used to denote
gas- or diesel-powered equipment.
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