NAVFAC P-300 Management of Transportation Equipment

i. Limit use of air-conditioner. Use of this accessory significantly reduces
the miles per gallon (mpg) below that achievable without its use.
j. Ensure proper maintenance procedures are followed as outlined in
paragraph 4-1.10.6.
3.8 Testing and Licensing of Vehicle and Equipment Operators
3.8.1 Policy. It is the policy of the Navy to ensure that all military personnel, civilian
employees, and contractor personnel operating vehicles and equipment on a naval
installation are qualified and properly licensed. Most States now have a classified
motor vehicle operator's licensing program that includes appropriate examinations to
ensure knowledge of traffic laws, ability to read road signs, vision, and color
recognition; and to ensure by road test competency to operate a specific class of
vehicle. It is Navy policy to accept, without further testing and examination, a valid
operator's license issued by a state or jurisdiction as proof that the applicant has
achieved the proficiency level to safely operate non tactical Government vehicles up to
10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW). Examination and testing of motor vehicle
operators by non NCF and SOU Navy activities will be limited to personnel required to
be licensed to operate vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVW, buses, emergency service
vehicles, and special purpose vehicles, and to military personnel not possessing a valid
state license. Further, it is Navy policy to establish and conduct training programs for
full-time motor vehicle operators (MVOs) to promote driver safety, fuel efficient
operation, and reduced vehicle maintenance costs. Additional training shall be
provided to all operators of police vehicles, ambulances, fire trucks, fuel trucks, buses,
motorcycles, and vehicles used for transporting ammunition/explosives and hazardous
material.
3.8.1.1 Policy for NCF and SOUs. All military personnel in the NCF and SOUs who
operate government owned or leased equipment under the administrative or
operational control of COMSECONDNCB, COMTHIRDNCB, or the Civil Engineer
Support Office shall be qualified and licensed in accordance with the provisions of this
section. Under no circumstances shall a vehicle be dispatched to a person who does
not have in his/her possession a valid U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s
Identification Card (OF-346) that covers the size and type of vehicle requested.
3.8.2 Applicability. The policy and procedures set forth herein are applicable to all
naval activities, afloat and ashore, including ships, and will include military and civilian
operators of all motor vehicles and construction equipment. These policies and
procedures are not applicable to operators of aircraft ground handling and servicing
equipment under the cognizance of the Naval Air Systems Command, or to operators of
materials handling equipment (MHE) under the cognizance of the Naval Supply
Systems Command. Commanding Officers of shore activities and ships have authority
to issue the U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card (OF-346)
under the procedures prescribed herein, and the Construction Equipment Operator's
License (NAVFAC 11260/2) in accordance with the procedures set forth in paragraph
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