Vehicle Driver
Developmental counseling statement sample covering Vehicle Driver

Posted Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Counseling Sample for:

Vehicle Driver

Possible Key Points To Discuss During Counseling:

• Close out last quarter’s counseling (Assessment Section of DA Form 4856-e)
• Comment on the successful completion of last quarter’s goals
• Discuss new ways to achieve the goals not accomplished from last quarter
• Outline new goals for the next quarter
• PMCS (B, D, A, W, M per –10) using 5988-e
• Monthly BII Inventory
• Defered Maintenance Status
• Safety (Cold Weather Operations, Ground Guide)
• Assist the mechanic during -20 maintenance
• Vehicle services
• Prep vehicle for field exercise
• Radio operation and maintenance
• Drip pan and chalk block
• Physical fitness
• Personal hygiene and appearance
• Military bearing
• Army values

Possible Plans of Action:

• You had an excellent record during this last quarter. You vehicle didn’t break down at all.
• Need to follow-up on the incoming parts identified on the 5988-e and ensure that all deficiencies are recorded each time.
• Need to order new tires for the HMMWV
• I keep forgetting to do the "During" PMCS. I will make a note for myself to always do the "During" PMCS
• Assist the mechanic during vehicle services
• Review load plan and make modification if necessary
• Attend the next monthly battalion’s SINCGAR class
• Do the maintenance on the radio at the same time as the vehicle
• Mark the drip pan with the vehicle bumper number and ensure it and the chalk block is put in place when the vehicle is parked while in garrison
• Always use ground guides when backing up and while driving through an operations or sleeping area in the field
• Work out in the gym for 45 minutes three evenings a week to increase APFT from 245 to 260.
• Learn and live by the Army values

Possible Leader Responsibilities:

• Accompany and supervise during PMCS and Vehicle Services
• Follow up on the order for new tires
• Check up on the during PMCS to ensure it is being done
• Verify load plan
• Enroll the soldier into next month’s SINCGAR class
• Check the motor pool to ensure the drip pan and chalk block is in place
• Accompany the soldier after duty hours to the gym whenever possible to encourage the soldier for APFT improvement
• Set the example by living the Army values
• Track/Submit for Drivers Badge Status