Can I use an Army license to get a regular civilian license?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 22:49:08 -0400

Can I use an army license to get a regular civilian license??

Response by SGT Gregory Cole made Apr 8 at 2021 11:08 PM

SGT Gregory Cole — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:08:38 -0400

Uhhh....why? If you had special qualifications like the m113 and m88 it might give you a leg in for construction work. Not sure if being qualified on a m998 counts for much. As far as I know for a regular CDL Class C(drivers license) it will not help you.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2021 11:45 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:45:30 -0400

PFC Private RallyPoint Member Below is a previous post. Contact the DMV for the correct answer.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-get-a-civilian-drivers-license-with-a-military-drivers-license

Can I get a civilian drivers license with a military drivers license? | RallyPoint

I’m currently on rotation in Korea out of Fort Hood. I’m a military brat so didn’t have license being fron overseas. I now have a restricted license to drive Brads, 113’s, and humvees in the MP. When I get back to Hood can I go to the DMV with my mil license, proof of residency, and letter from my CO and basically pick up a civilian license without having to take any tests? Been asking around but no clear answers. Thanks.

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Apr 9 at 2021 1:43 AM

SSG Laurie Mullen — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 01:43:19 -0400

Are you talking about a regular driver's license? If so, then the answer is 'no'. You still have to take the driver's test. I think I took the written portion to get my learner's permit.

Response by SSG Bill McCoy made Apr 9 at 2021 1:47 AM

SSG Bill McCoy — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 01:47:38 -0400

In Pennsylvania, MAYBE. Never used to be able to, but somewhat recently, you can convert a military Truck Driver's License to a CDL by only taking the Driver's Test. Could be the same for a regular license .. but then again, in my day, you had to have a civilian license to obtain a military license. Well, at least for an ambulance, MP or other emergency vehicle. Things no doubt have changed; but I know when my son deployed to Iraq (Transpiration - truck driver) he had to have his PA License before leaving Ft. Dix.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2021 5:17 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:17:30 -0400

I used my government driver's license and got a CDL but that was 45 years ago. Check with your DMV.

Response by SrA John Monette made Apr 9 at 2021 11:48 AM

SrA John Monette — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:48:48 -0400

ask the DMV for whichever state you live in

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Apr 9 at 2021 4:28 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:28:48 -0400

I don’t know of any state that accepts a military license without testing

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2021 9:36 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 09:36:56 -0400

You are in Killeen take your 348 to the DMV and you’ll only have to take the diving portion.

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 20 at 2022 8:01 PM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 20:01:13 -0400

I think it depends on the state of the state you are trying to get your license in. If they would grant the license, they might have the person take a road test to test they ptoficiency.