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File: 970207_aadcv_013.txtTOPIC AREA: CREW MANAGEMENT / UTC STAFFING / STANDARDIZATION OF TRAINING SUBMITTED BY: HQ AFRES/SGXO ISSUE: Military personnel assigned to support the AECC/AECE were not trained prior to arrival to drive assigned military vehicles. OBSERVATION: There was a shortage of qualified drivers initially available to the AECC/AECE. DISCUSSION: Operation of military vehicles is a requirement to personnel assigned to support AECC/AECE activities. It took a significant amount of time to qualify personnel to drive at an overseas location and on the flight line. Initially, there were times when a vehicle could be obtained but no driver was available. Most overseas bases require TDY personnel, as well as newly assigned personnel, to complete a base drivers safety course prior to being given authorization to drive - even if an individual already has a military license from another military installation. IMPACT: Could have severely decreased mission capability and effectiveness in the event there had not been time to receive this training prior to commencement of hostilities. RECOMMENDATION: Personnel, including medical crew members, assigned-to both tactical and strategic aeromedical evacuation units should be required to obtain government drivers licenses. These personnel should be qualified to drive buses and other vehicles on the flight line. If possible, develop a prearranged overseas drivers education program for assigned aeromedical evacuation personnel. 12
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