For any Air Force MedTech 4N0X1 bus drivers, VCO/VCNCO, and Air Force LRS/Transportation.

I am currently the VCNCOIC of 439th ASTS. It just came down from Transportation that the new AFI 24-301 Transportation states:

5.4.7. Commercial Motor Vehicle equivalent licensing requirements:
5.4.7.1. Training. All military and civilian personnel operating GMVs with a capacity of 16 or more passengers or with a GVWR greater than 26,000 pounds must receive appropriate Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)-equivalent training. (T-0).
5.4.7.2. Certification. CDL-equivalent training requirements will be validated by completion of the Air Force Commercial Motor Vehicle written and hands-on examinations offered by Ground Transportation for the same class of vehicle type or by presenting a state-issued commercial driver’s license for the same class of vehicle type. (T-0).

Is this new for everyone or is Westover playing catch up? I understand the Whole Airman concept but this will hinder "familiarization" necessities for 44PAX AMBUS per ERPSS 10 AFTTP. Same AFI even states:

5.4.8.4. Personnel who receive training and a signed AF Form 171 on vehicles while deployed/Temporary Duty are authorized to have their AF Form 2293 updated upon return to home station, to reflect training on the vehicle(s).
5.4.8.4.1. Current unit commander or Vehicle Control Official signature on the AF Form 171 is sufficient certification. Note: Vehicles requiring CDL-equivalent certification still require home station certification prior to licensing.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

MSgt Simbajon, John N.N.