Air Force Standardization: Vehicle Training and Certification Initiative

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1 Headquarters U.S. Air Force I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Air Force Standardization: Vehicle Training and Certification Initiative SMSgt Thomas M. Karnes HAF/A4LR Ms. Amie E. Kalsbeek Morgan Borszcz Consulting

2 Agenda n Air Force Ground Transportation Overview n Standardized Ground Vehicle Training Plans n Commercial Motor Vehicle Equivalent Certification Process n Where Do You Fit In? n Closing Remarks/Questions

3 Air Force Ground Transportation Overview n Appx. 4,000 Airmen Total Force (Active Duty, ANG, AF Reserve) n Training, Validation and Operations (TVO) Office: Manages all aspects of personnel, vehicle, and equipment training. This includes on-the-job (OJT) and vehicle training. n Provides certification for all AF government motor vehicle (GMV) operators installationwide. n Includes commercial motor vehicle (CMV) equivalents.

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6 Standardized Ground Vehicle Training Plans n Air Force Manual , Operation of Air Force Government Motor Vehicles; equivalent to (standard) driver s license manual. n 57 vehicle types/400+ vehicle management codes. n Standardized content structure.

7 Standardized Ground Vehicle Training Plans 7

8 Training Material 8

9 Vehicle Inspection 9

10 Vehicle Safety and Equipment 10

11 Driving Safety 11

12 Vehicle Operation 12

13 Performance Evaluation 13

14 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIVALENT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION 14

15 Driving Factors n HASC National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 directed Service secretaries to provide a brief NLT 1 Feb 2017 to congressional defense committees regarding the following implementation efforts by Military Services: n Formalizing a partnership with AAMVA to adopt the AAMVA model for Skills Testing of CMV trainees. n In partnership with SDLAs, qualifying as third party examiners to facilitate issuance of CDLs to Service members at the military location. n Cooperating with FMCSA and AAMVA to clarify options available to Service members and Veterans to obtain existing information on military licenses, military CMV driver history, and military CMV experience. n DoDM , Acquisition, Management, and Use of DoD Non- Tactical Vehicles.

16 Vision n To ensure Air Force operators of CMVs are trained and licensed to operate government vehicles using federally established guidelines and best practices. The result will be increased proficiency and certification of Airmen, during and post-af service, further aiding readiness, retention and transition. n Establishes consistency AF-wide. n In-line with DOT Standards.

17 Application n Provides installation certification on: n Tractor-trailer n Passenger bus (16+ passengers) n Tanker vehicles n Certification process. n Part 1: Written Practical Exam (Knowledge and Endorsement Exams). n Part 2: Over-the-Road Evaluation (Performance Test).

18 Training Material n Vehicle Lesson Plans Includes additional AF-specific guidance. n American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Commercial Driver s License (CDL) Manual Fundamental study tool for knowledge exams preparation.

19 Knowledge Exams n Must pass all required Knowledge Exams prior to taking the Performance Exam (Hands-on Test). n Written by AAMVA. n Official proctoring through AF installation Education Offices, online through Air University. Knowledge Exam Tractor- Trailer General Air Brakes Combination Vehicle Passenger Test Tank Vehicle Hazardous Material X X X X Bus X X X Tank Vehicles (Refeuling) X X X X 19

20 Performance Test n Hands-on training requirements (prior to test): n Tractor-trailer 85 hours n Bus 50 hours n Tanker 40 hours n Test meets requirements followed by state driver s licensing agencies (SDLAs). n Use same test site requirements and scoring standards. 20

21 Examiner Training n Mirrors AAMVA Certified Commercial Examiner (CCE) training. n Supported by AAMVA CCE Examiner s Manual, computer-based training and in-person courses. n 11 attendees (AAMVA Train-the-Trainer and CCE Update courses/missouri State Patrol CCE course). n Developing Air Force TVO Examiner Course (modeled after AAMVA course). 21

22 2016 AAMVA Train-the-Trainer Course 22

23 Stateside Pilot Locations n Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley, VA) n Whiteman Air Force Base (Knob Noster, MO) n Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (Goldsboro, NC) n MacDill Air Force Base (Tampa, FL) 23

24 International Pilot Locations n Kadena Air Base (Japan) n Misawa Air Base (Japan) n Yokota Air Base (Japan) 24

25 Where Do YOU Fit in? n Recognition by DOT and SDLAs. n Under-21 CDL pilot. n 1-1 military license to CDL conversion. n Transitioning Airmen n Additional job opportunities. n Length of time w/cdl makes operators more easily insured. 25

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27 Air Force Standardization: Vehicle Training and Certification Initiative? Questions

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Military Licensing and State Commercial Driver s License Reciprocity

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Military Licensing and State Commercial Driver s License Reciprocity This document is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on 09/28/2018 and available online at https://federalregister.gov/d/2018-21289, and on govinfo.gov DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [4910-EX-P]