Applying operator qualification records.

Dear Half-MasT,

Can a unit; still use the qualification code "2-1/2 ton" or "5-ton and below" on DA Form 5984-E? Just because a soldier carl drive an M936 doesn't mean the soldier carl drive an MTV or LMTV.

CW3 D.F.M.

Dear CW3 D.F.M.,

Qualifications for 2 1/2-ton or 5-ton and below can still be listed on DA Form 5984-E.

However, note how the sample DA Form 5984-E from Page 18, Fig 2-5, DA Pam 750-8 lists them.

Among the qualifications are:

* LMTV M1078 2 1/2 [TON] CARGO TK

* 2 1/2 TON AND BELOW

* 5 TON AND BELOW

The MTV and LMTV series of vehicles are listed separately from qualifications for the older 2% and 5-ton vehicles. Dispatchers must understand there is a difference in the vehicle families and series. Operators must be qualified for the specific vehicle they are to drive.

Also note that the sample makes the distinction of using LMTV and the truck series number M1078. A driver isn't qualified to drive all trucks in the LMTV family with a single entry. Drivers should be qualified on each vehicle series they are likely to use in the unit. The LMTV family includes the M1078, M1079, M1081, and M1082. All four could be listed on the DA Form 5984-E.

THEsE FAMILIES OF VEHICLES AND THE TRUCKS SERIES WITHIN THOSE FAMILIES HAVE UNIQUE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS NEED UNIQUE TRAINING AND REQUIRE UNIQUE QUALIFICATION ENTRIES ON RECORDS AND PERMITS.