What kind of supporting documents do I need for the Drivers Badge?

2020-11-12T19:03:30-05:00

I currently have found out about the drivers badge, and I do qualify. If my research is correct, I have to fill out a DA 4187 and submit a DA 384-E (Drivers Record) and 5984-E (Operators Card) . What else do I submit? Is there a form or something that I can put down my miles? Does anyone have examples on what they sent?
Thanks in advance, no one from my unit knows about it and Id like to know the process for myself and to assist other soldiers.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Nov 12 at 2020 7:41 PM

2020-11-12T19:41:04-05:00

All it requires is a memo.

Response by SSG Robert Webster made Nov 12 at 2020 7:42 PM

2020-11-12T19:42:16-05:00

Check AR 600-55 and AR 600-8-22. I would have to dig up my old documentation to give you anything further at this time. Good Luck.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Nov 12 at 2020 8:13 PM

2020-11-12T20:13:44-05:00

Any commander at the LTC/O5 or higher can award the deiver’s badge. Once the Soldier meets the requirements per AR 600-8-200, par 8-20; the orders issuing authorities just publish whatever (orders, 4187, etc...). Just need the unit’s master driver to endorse and submit thru appropriate channel the packet.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Nov 12 at 2020 11:31 PM

2020-11-12T23:31:39-05:00

Before GCSS-A you could pull a report out of SAMS-E and ULLS_G before that by driver and get miles, it was contingent that you put the right miles in on the 5988E when you,closed out the dispatch.

I don't know the GCSS-A functionality but your Master Driver should. 2016-ish there was a push to put all Master Drivers in GCSS-A so they could do this management.

Response by SFC Peter Krarup made Nov 12 at 2020 11:32 PM

2020-11-12T23:32:22-05:00

You have your Operator's Permit (not card), DA 5984-E, and that is signed off by your current commander.

Whoever created your current document should be able to use the dispatch records to determine how many miles you have driven and what vehicles were used. If the documentation is not complete, i.e. the dispatch miles haven't been calculated and added to your SAMS-E record, that's a problem for all the drivers.

Check with the issuer of your Operator's Permit and see what they can dig up out of the computer. If your unit is still using paper records and/or has borrowed vehicles from other units, you may have a project on your hands. Yes, I was a SAMS-E operator for a while.

Once you have complete documentation, you should apply to your PAC section for the award and if you qualify, you should get the award(s).

Response by SGT(P) Abner Lozano made Nov 13 at 2020 10:31 AM

2020-11-13T10:31:47-05:00

Your Unit Master Driver has record of you. Once you meet the requirements IAW AR 600-8-200, a memorandum is created and needs to be approved by a LTC or higher. Once it is signed, you get a copy of the memo and S-1 should input it into eMILPO.

Response by SGT(P) Christopher Poole made Nov 17 at 2020 3:46 PM

2020-11-17T15:46:23-05:00

I just received this award. Per the regulation that others have provided to you, you only need a memo with your name, rank, social security number and the memo should specify its for the Drivers Badge. I believe it was sent up to my BC and he signed off on it. After that I took it to my S1.

You need either validation of miles driven or have had your military driver's licenses for a year with no issues, from my understanding of the regulation. So don't let them try to mess you over saying you need back date records of every single mile driven.

Hope this helps.

Response by SGT Jay Ehrenfeld made Dec 20 at 2020 8:18 AM

2020-12-20T08:18:32-05:00

Driver badges is awarded through chain if command Only. If I was you I ask my squad leader then plt.sgt.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Dec 20 at 2020 10:05 AM

2020-12-20T10:05:16-05:00

Many folks have already mentioned Master Driver. You say no one in your unit knows how to do this. But I bet Master Driver does - or can figure it out.

Response by Sam Inalesk made Aug 28 at 2023 4:45 AM

2023-08-28T04:45:15-04:00

As for tracking your miles, I think you might need to keep a personal record and provide that when needed. I've heard that some folks also submit a copy of their driver's license, training certificates, and any additional qualifications they might have. You can also try searching https://fakeidwebsites.com/best-fake-id-websites/ and I think that can help you to some extent too. They might have some insights or even templates to guide you through the process. It's always a good idea to include any relevant documentation that showcases your driving skills and experience. I totally get where you're coming from with wanting to help out your fellow soldiers.

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Response by Edward Townsend made Sep 14 at 2023 6:44 AM

2023-09-14T06:44:25-04:00

I know this thread is a few years old, but thought I'd chime in just in case you, or anyone else stumbling upon this thread, still need the information. First off, kudos for qualifying for the Drivers Badge and taking the initiative to figure out the process not just for yourself, but for other soldiers in your unit. Sometimes, these things are so specific that you really have to dig to find the details!
While we're talking about identification and documentation, there are some pretty sophisticated fake id vendors https://fakeidvendors.com out there. They can replicate all sorts of identification documents. The more documents you have the better.