TC 7-21
Training Circular
No. TC 7-21
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC 1 December 2006
Stryker Driver Training
Contents
COVER
PREFACE
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
Purpose
Scope
Supporting Materials
Chapter 2 DRIVER SELECTION, TRAINING, AND SUPERVISION
Preparation for Driver Training
Driver Selection
Physical Evaluation Measures
Training Program
Chapter 3 SAFETY AWARENESS
Force Protection
Driver Responsibilities and Government Liability
General Safety Guidelines
Stryker Vehicle Accidents
Accident Prevention
Vehicle Recovery
Refueling Operations
Railhead Operations
Night Operations
Shallow Water Fording Operations
Cold Weather Operations
Convoy Driving
Force Protection (Fratricide)
Chapter 4 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
Environmental Risk Management
Environmental Risk Assessment Worksheet Example
Chapter 5 HOW TO USE TRAINING SUPPORT PACKAGES (TSPs)
Overview
How to Use Stryker Driving TSPs
TSP Example
How to Obtain Copies of Stryker TSPs
Chapter 6 STRYKER DRIVER VISION ENHANCER AN/VAS-5
Section I - Characteristics and Capabilities
Introduction
Capabilities
Environmental Characteristics
Operational Features
Video Vs. Video/Thermal Images
Thermal Signatures
Stryker with AN/VAS-5A (V) Display Module
Driver Vision Enhancer (DVE) Viewing
Crossover Periods
Operational Considerations
Section II - Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
Driver Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
Driver Duties and Responsibilities
Driving with the DVE
Driving Conditions
Driving Cross-Country
Driving on Urban Terrain
All-Around Security
Chapter 7 STRYKER DRIVER TRAINER
System and Purpose
Technical Characteristics
System Components
Skill Level 1 - Basic Beginner Driver
Skill Level 2 - Beginner Driver
Skill Level 3 - Intermediate Driver
Skill Level 4 - Basic Tactical Driver
Skill Level 5 - Tactical Driver
Skill Level 6 - Variant Specific Driver
Chapter 8 DRIVING WITH SLAT ARMOR
Slat Armor
Slat Armor PMCS
Installation
Maneuverability
Slat Armor-Equipped Stryker Recovery Operations
Slat Armor-Equipped Stryker Vehicle Operation
Appendix A STRYKER VEHICLE DRIVER TRAINING SUPPORT PACKAGES
Appendix B SAMPLE STRYKER OPERATOR/DRIVER TRAINING SCHEDULE CALENDAR (10 DAY)
Appendix C STRYKER DRIVER TRAINING COURSES
Appendix D LESSONS LEARNED
GLOSSARY
REFERENCES
AUTHENTICATION
DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.