TM 11240-15/3F MT Licensing Official Manual - Marine Corps Base ...

5-1. GENERAL
CHAPTER 5
CIVILIAN APPLICANTS
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a. Background. OF 346 requirements for civilian applicants are somewhat different
from the requirements for military drivers. These differences depend primarily on whether or
not the civilian applicant is a federal employee or contractor, whether driving will constitute a
primary or a secondary duty, and the type of vehicle to be operated. The following paragraphs
summarize the special requirements for civilian applicants. A copy of the CFR Title 5 Chapter I,
Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Part 930 is required in each licensing office that
licenses civilian employees. Part 930 of the 5 CFR should be reviewed for detailed guidance.
b. Applicability. Except when otherwise noted, the standards and procedures given
below apply to all civilian applicants within the United States and to American citizens overseas.
Overseas applicants who are foreign nationals should be licensed in accordance with policies set
forth by the local command.
c. Definitions. See Appendix D for definition of federal and non-federal employees,
primary and incidental drivers.
5-2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (NEW PERMITS). Except as noted, the following
requirements apply to all civilian employees.
a. Age. The OPM Part E09-E10establishes that when no minimum age limit for
application of an OF 346 is included in a job qualification standard, the minimum age is 16 years
for high school graduate or non-graduate who has been awarded a GED or its equivalent or who
has completed a government-sanctioned formal training program. Each state places age
restrictions for different vehicle types that must be honored by the licensing office. Applicants
must possess a valid state driver’s license.
b. Authorization. The necessity for licensing of civilian employees will be
established by their supervisor.
c. Current State Licenses. All civilian OF 346 applicants must be able to produce a
current valid state driver's license that is valid for the class and weight of the vehicle, which they
will be driving. If unsure whether the applicant’s state license qualifies him/her to drive a certain
vehicle, contact the nearest state licensing agency or police authority for guidance. This
requirement may be waived for American citizens overseas.
d. Knowledge of English Language. The applicant must be able to speak, read and
write basic English.
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