W. Va. Code R. § 141-54-4

AR 600-55, will be used exclusively for Motor Vehicle Driver and Equipment operator Selection, Training, Testing, and Licensing Except as listed below:

a. Numbering of Permits will be a locally devised system and must be included in the unit SOP.

b. Roster of Permits issued will also be a locally devised system or units may use the roster in End 1.

c. Para 1-5c (1), AR 600-55, amended to read: VWARNG personnel are given a routine physical examination every four (4) years. The latest (within 4 years) periodic physical on file in the unit may be used ILO another physical examination to determine physical qualification.

d. Para 1-5e (2), AR 600-55, amended to read: WVARNG Personnel need not use the National Drivers Register (NDR) to verify driving records on initial applicants since all members of the WVARNG are required to have a valid state (any state) drivers license to receive a Military License.

e. Para 3-1c, AR 600-55, amended to read: Battalion level testing teams will supervise the selection and training of unit level instructors. The Battalion level teams will, if possible, be qualified 64C40 and 64C30, however, if this MOS is not available, the most qualified individuals available will be used on the team.

f. Para 4-1d, AR 600-55, amended to read: Each individual unit will maintain a ledger or permits issued.

g. Para 4-2c (2), and Para 4-4b, AR 600-55, amended to read: Testing teams will be set up at unit level, and do not necessarily have to be 64C, however, the individuals who are on the units testing team should be the most qualified individuals. The Battalion level testing team will supervise the unit testing team and insure that individuals who are licensing other individuals are themselves licensed on the equipment they are using.

h. Para 5-1b, AR 600-55, amended to read: ALL personnel who operate a government owned or leased vehicle will have a valid OF 346. This includes all non-tactical vehicles regardless of type or size.

i. Para 5-1d, AR 600-55, amended to read: Personnel who have their civilian drivers license revoked will have their military license revoked also for vehicles and equipment operated on public roads. The military license will not be reissued until the civilian license has been reissued.

j. Para 5-2g, AR 600-55, amended to read: OF 346, US Government Motor Vehicle Operators Identification Cards may be kept by individuals upon transfer to new units, however, Cornmanders should ensure that there is no duplication of permit numbers from the losing to gaining unit.

k. Para 5-3, AR 600-55, amended to read: Army Standard permits will be the only permits issued by the WVARNG. Other Permits may be issued in unusual circumstances, however, these must be approved by the Battalion level Commander.

l. Para 6-1, AR 600-55, amended to read: All operators must be licensed on and proficient in the use of all equipment listed in TB 600-1, and chapter 6, AR 600-55, that they operate or maintain. In addition using operators and maintainers must also be licensed on the following equipment:

(1) Field Ranges

(2) Inmersion Heaters

(3) Kerosene Lanterns

(4) Riot Dispersers

(5) Welders

(6) Torch Outfits

(7) Tank and Pump Units

(8) Truck Mounted Decontamination App.

(9) Herman Nelson Heaters

m. Appendix B, and Table B-1, AR 600-55, amended to read: Commanders at Unit Level will adjust operator training to adapt to local requirements. however, Commanders are not relieved from ensuring that equipment operators are given quality training.

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