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

                        Contents

                       

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.



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