Who needs the DA Form 348?
Military vehicle drivers and equipment operators need this form.
What is the purpose of the DA Form 348?
The DA Form 348 (Equipment Operator’s Qualification Record (Except Aircraft)) is a record of the complete history of driving and equipment-operating experience and qualification of an individual. All training for vehicles and equipment which require licensing under the Army Regulation 600-55 should be also documented on the form. DA Form 348 is permanent records and cannot be remade or destroyed.
When is the DA Form 348 due?
DA Form 348 must be initiated when the operator is examined for the first time, either at the unit, reception center, or installation motor pool or equipment pool. The DA Form 348 must be annually reviewed for: (a) safety awards; (b) expiration of permits; (c) moving traffic violations and accidents; (d) required, remedial, or refresher training; (e) reexamination; (f) license suspension.
The DA Form 348 must be submitted upon application for renewal of an OF 346.
How do I fill out the DA Form 348?
All entries must be in black ink or typed. Erasures, correction fluid (white-out), and correction tape will not be used to make corrections. Ink or typed corrections will be made by drawing one line through the incorrect entry and re-entering the correct entry on the next open line in that section.
The individual who conducts the review will sign and date in section III of the form if all required entries are present and correct.
All required information should be accurately posted to the DA Form 348, to include the following: (a) information about official qualifications; (b) background and experience; (c) examination findings (d) performance record; (e) driver or operator awards; (f) chargeable traffic violations while operating a military or privately owned vehicle;(g) suspension or revocation of State or host nation driving privileges; (h) accident history.
Where do I send the DA Form 348?
The form must be forwarded to the supervisor that controls the unit or organization vehicle or equipment operation.