36th Combat Aviation Brigade
Phase I: Initial Operator Training
UNIT E • SLIDE 1 OF 12
Master Driver Academic Instruction
HEADQUARTERS & HEADQUARTERS COMPANY
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INITIAL OPERATOR TRAINING
Phase I, Unit E: Emergency Procedures
HHC, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade
COURSE REFERENCES
AR 600–55 (The Army Driver and Operator Standardization Program) • 36th CAB Drivers Training SOP • Applicable Vehicle Technical Manuals • Local Installation Emergency Procedures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Terminal Learning Objectives
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Learning Objectives
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At the conclusion of Unit E, students will be able to:
EXAM CRITICAL
Emergency Priorities: Apply immediate-action priorities during in-motion vehicle emergencies.
Night Headlight Protocol: Respond safely to oncoming headlights during nighttime driving operations.
Mechanical Failures: Execute emergency actions for brake failure, tire blowout, skids, fire, and disablement.
Personnel Protection: Safeguard crew members and prevent secondary hazards during roadside incidents.
Notification & Reporting: Identify procedures for evacuation, rendering first aid, and alerting leadership.
Test Alignment: Unit E directly supports Phase I Exam Question 9.
EMERGENCY ACTION PRIORITIES
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Immediate Actions
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Immediate Priorities When Emergencies Occur
Calm, disciplined execution preserves life, safeguards cargo, and prevents vehicle rollover.
8-STEP EMERGENCY SEQUENCE
LIFE SAFETY DOCTRINE
“Protect people first. Prevent secondary hazards. Report promptly.”
OPERATIONAL RULE
Never sacrifice operator control to grab items or panic-brake. Stabilize the vehicle before addressing equipment.
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Maintain control of vehicle.
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Reduce speed safely & smoothly.
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Move to safe location or shoulder.
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Stop and secure platform & brake.
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Protect personnel from traffic/fire.
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Render first aid within training.
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Notify command & emergency net.
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Do not resume until inspected.
NIGHT DRIVING HAZARDS
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Night Driving Controls
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Night Driving Requires Deliberate Control
Darkness severely compresses the driver's visual field, increasing the likelihood of collisions.
Operating in darkness critically reduces:
Vision Deficiencies at Night
Night-Driving Operational Controls
Depth Perception: Harder to judge distance to lead vehicles.
Peripheral Vision: Reduced awareness of roadside hazards.
Hazard Detection: Late recognition of unlit troops, animals, or debris.
Reduce Operating Speed: Drive only as fast as allows stopping within headlight range.
Increase Headway: Double following distances behind preceding vehicles.
Clean Optical Surfaces: Maintain spotless windshields, mirrors, and headlights.
Continuous Scanning: Actively sweep the roadway; avoid staring at bright spots.
MEETING ONCOMING VEHICLES AT NIGHT
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Testable Standard: Glare Recovery
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Mitigating Oncoming Headlight Glare
Direct headlight glare causes momentary blindness lasting up to 5 to 7 seconds at highway speeds.
CORRECT VISUAL TRACKING PROCEDURES
TESTABLE KNOWLEDGE QUESTION
“When meeting a vehicle at night, the operator should look directly at the oncoming headlights. (True / False)”
CORRECT ANSWER
FALSE.
Look to the right roadway edge; use peripheral vision to track oncoming traffic.
Do NOT stare directly into the oncoming headlights of opposing vehicles.
Shift your focal gaze toward the right edge of the roadway or white fog line.
Use peripheral vision to monitor the oncoming vehicle's lateral position.
Maintain steady lane position and ease off throttle if sightline is degraded.
Refocus straight down the roadway immediately after the vehicle passes.
BRAKE FAILURE
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Brake Emergency Controls
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Loss of Braking Capability
Immediate, calm reaction is required when hydraulic or pneumatic service brakes fail.
IMMEDIATE BRAKE-FAILURE ACTIONS
Do NOT place transmission in PARK while moving! Shifting into park at speed shears the parking pawl, destroys the transmission, and causes violent rollover.
Abrupt steering or jerky handbrake application induces uncontrollable skidding. Use smooth, progressive mechanical inputs to bleed off speed.
ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION
KEY MESSAGE
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Keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel; maintain directional control.
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Remove your foot completely from the accelerator pedal.
3
Downshift transmission sequentially to use engine braking resistance.
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Apply parking or emergency brake gradually if conditions permit.
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Steer toward a safe escape ramp, shoulder, or open grassy area.
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Stop, secure the vehicle, set wheel chocks, and report mechanical fault.
TIRE BLOWOUT & TRACTION LOSS
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Traction & Blowout Controls
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Tire Blowout, Skid, or Loss of Traction
Tire blowouts pull vehicles violently toward the flat tire side; calm steering counteracts rollover forces.
Tire Blowout Immediate Action
Skid Recovery Dynamics
Maintain a firm, two-handed grip on the steering wheel to overcome strong pull.
Keep vehicle tracking straight in lane; do not overcorrect steering wheel.
Ease off accelerator pedal gradually; allow rolling friction to decelerate vehicle.
Avoid slamming the brakes! Hard braking on a blown tire causes violent loss of control.
Take foot off throttle and avoid depressing brake or clutch pedal.
Steer smoothly in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding.
As vehicle straightens out, counter-steer gently to prevent fishtailing.
Wait until wheels regain rolling traction before applying gentle brakes.
VEHICLE FIRE OR SMOKE
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Vehicle Fire Protocol
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Vehicle Fire / Smoke Emergency
Vehicle fires spread rapidly due to pressurized fuel, hydraulic fluid, and ammunition.
7-STEP FIRE ACTION DRILL
Review vehicle-specific fire-extinguisher locations, emergency fuel shutoff valves, and rollover emergency hatch releases for assigned CAB platforms.
TC 21–306 MANDATE
Crews must routinely rehearse platform-specific emergency evacuation drills before fielding tactical equipment.
INSTRUCTOR NOTE
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Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible off the travelway.
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Shut off the engine and cut battery master switch if equipped.
3
Evacuate all personnel upwind and at least 100 meters away.
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Conduct immediate headcount and account for all crew and passengers.
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Use extinguisher ONLY if fire is small, you are trained, and it is safe.
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Notify emergency services and unit chain of command immediately.
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Do not reenter or restart vehicle until declared safe by fire officials.
DISABLED VEHICLES & ROADSIDE SAFETY
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Roadside Safety Protocol
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Disabled Vehicle & Roadside Emergency Procedures
Secondary collisions with stopped military vehicles on highway shoulders present severe lethal risk.
Positioning & Warning Devices
Personnel Protection & Recovery
Maneuver vehicle completely off the roadway onto solid shoulder ground.
Activate four-way hazard flashers immediately upon stopping.
Deploy emergency warning reflective triangles at 10, 100, and 200 paces to rear.
Ensure vehicle is visible to oncoming traffic around curves or hill crests.
Move all crew behind safety guardrails or off shoulder away from traffic.
Wear required high-visibility reflective vests and tactical headgear.
Notify dispatcher, motor officer, and recovery element with exact location.
No unauthorized repairs: Do not attempt repairs exceeding operator TM level.
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION
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Incident Reporting Format
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Report the Right Information Rapidly
Clear, concise emergency radio/telephone reporting accelerates medical evacuation and roadside recovery.
ESSENTIAL INCIDENT REPORT DATA ELEMENTS
CLEAR REPORTING SAVES LIVES
“Clear, structured reporting enables rapid, accurate medical and emergency response.”
SOP REMINDER
Always carry the unit emergency dispatch contact card inside the vehicle logbook binder.
1. Identification:
2. Platform:
3. Exact Location:
4. Nature:
5. Personnel:
6. Hazards:
7. Roadway:
8. Support Needed:
CHECK ON LEARNING
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Knowledge Verification
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Check on Learning: Unit E Knowledge Assessment
Verify student comprehension of emergency immediate actions and testable standards.
1.What is the first priority during a vehicle emergency?
Answer: Maintain vehicle control & protect personnel.
2.When meeting oncoming vehicles at night, should you stare at headlights?
Answer: No. Look to right edge; use peripheral vision.
3.What should an operator avoid during a tire blowout or skid?
Answer: Sudden braking and abrupt steering.
4.What should an operator do if brakes fail while moving?
Answer: Maintain control, downshift, use handbrake gradually.
5.What are the immediate actions for vehicle fire or smoke?
Answer: Stop, shut off, evacuate, headcount, notify.
TRANSITION & NEXT LESSON
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Summary & Course Progression
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Unit E Summary & Course Progression
Consolidate emergency action drills before proceeding to accident investigation procedures.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
NEXT LESSON IN PHASE I
Unit F — Accident Causes and Reports
Unit F covers motor-vehicle accident causes, SF 91 motor vehicle accident reports, DD Form 518 claims locator cards, evidence preservation, and command investigations.
Phase I Examination Progress:
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Calm, Deliberate Action: Emergencies require controlled execution; maintain vehicle control and protect personnel first.
Night Vision Discipline: Never stare directly into oncoming headlights; track roadway by looking at the right pavement line.
Mechanical Emergency Drills: Execute smooth inputs during brake loss, tire blowouts, or skids; avoid abrupt panic actions.
Safety Rehearsal: Memorize fire extinguisher locations and platform egress paths before moving equipment.