How do you put in for a driver’s badge?

2019-05-16T16:01:02-04:00

I have a Soldiwr who is PCSing soon and has asked how he can get a driver’s badge annotated on his ERB. I know the requirements are to either have 8,000 hours or 12 months accident free, but what are the forms and how do I go about submitting it?

Response by SGT Nicholas M. made May 16 at 2019 4:13 PM

2019-05-16T16:13:26-04:00

Literally submitted two this morning. Shoot me an email at " [login to see] and ill send you the templates I have. I cant promise that they will be "how your unit does it", but it should be a good start.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made May 16 at 2019 4:21 PM

2019-05-16T16:21:19-04:00

Army drivers badge covered AR 600-8-22

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2019 5:51 PM

2019-05-16T17:51:16-04:00

SSG Private RallyPoint Member - Usually it's just done at the unit level, Battalion or Above. The one I had for prior service was just a basic Memorandum for Record with the number of miles driven, 12 miles accident free. It was signed by the Unit Commander & uploaded to my permanent file.

Response by SGT Mark Saint Cyr made May 20 at 2019 3:19 AM

2019-05-20T03:19:09-04:00

If it's not a DA 638, then I don't know for sure what it would be?

AR 600–8–22 • 25 June 2015 p.111

8–32. Driver and Mechanic Badge
a. The Driver and Mechanic Badge is awarded to drivers, mechanics, and special equipment operators to denote the
attainment of a high degree of skill in the operation and maintenance of motor vehicles.
b. Commanders of brigades, regiments, separate BNs, and any commander in the rank of LTC/O–5 or higher may
approve award of the Driver and Mechanic Badge.
c. Component bars are authorized only for the following types of vehicles and/or qualifications:
(1) Driver-W (for wheeled vehicles).
(2) Driver-T (for tracked vehicles).
(3) Driver-M (for motorcycles).
(4) Driver-A (for amphibious vehicles).
(5) Mechanic (for automotive or allied vehicles).
(6) Operator-S (for special mechanical equipment).
d. The eligibility requirements for drivers require that a Soldier must—
(1) Qualify for and possess a current OF 346 (U.S. Government Motor Vehicles Operator’s Identification Card),
issued as prescribed by AR 600–55; and
(2) Be assigned duties and responsibilities as a driver or assistant driver of Government vehicles for a minimum of
12 consecutive months, or during at least 8,000 miles with no Government motor vehicle accidents or traffic violations
recorded on his or her DA Form 348–1 (Equipment Operator’s Qualification Record (Except Aircraft) continuation
sheet); or
(3) Perform satisfactorily for a minimum period of 1 year as an active qualified driver instructor or motor vehicle
driver examiner.

e. The eligibility requirements for mechanics require that a Soldier must—
(1) Pass aptitude tests and complete the standard mechanics’ course with a "skilled" rating or have demonstrated
possession of sufficient previous experience as an automotive or engineer equipment mechanic to justify such a rating.
(2) Be assigned to primary duty as an automotive or engineer mechanic, unit level or higher, or be an active
automotive or engineer mechanic instructor.
(3) If required to drive an Army motor vehicle in connection with automotive mechanic or automotive mechanic
instructor duties, qualify for motor vehicle operators permit as prescribed above, and perform duty which includes
driving motor vehicles for a minimum of 6 consecutive months, and have no Army motor vehicle accidents or traffic
violations recorded on his or her DA Form 348 (Equipment Operator’s Qualification Record (Except Aircraft)).
f. The eligibility requirements for operators of special mechanical equipment require that a Soldier or civilian whose
primary duty involves operation of Army materials handling or other mechanical equipment must have completed 12
consecutive months or 500 hours of operation, whichever comes later, without accident or written reprimand as the
result of his or her operation, and his or her operating performance must have been adequate in all respects.

Hope that helps?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2022 4:46 AM

2022-04-21T04:46:41-04:00

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2022 4:46 AM

2022-04-21T04:46:51-04:00

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