88M Red Book Study
UPDATED EXAM
1. What is the primary duty of an 88M Motor Transport Operator?
Answer: To safely operate, maintain, and supervise military wheeled vehicles and
ensure transportation of personnel and cargo.
2. What manual provides the policies and procedures for Army motor vehicle
operations?
Answer: AR 600-55 (Driver and Operator Standardization Program).
3. What form is used to document a driver being licensed on a military vehicle?
Answer: DA Form 5984-E (Army Driver’s License).
4. What document records operator qualification, training, and testing?
Answer: DA Form 348 (Equipment Operator’s Qualification Record).
5. Who is responsible for ensuring drivers meet proper licensing requirements
before dispatch?
Answer: The Unit Commander or their designated representative.
,Vehicle Safety & Operations
6. What is the first step before operating any Army vehicle?
Answer: Perform a PMCS (Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services).
7. What technical manual contains PMCS tables for most Army vehicles?
Answer: The vehicle-specific TM 9-series technical manual.
8. Red—Amber—Green—Blue indicators on military vehicles relate to what?
Answer: Warning, caution, operational, and system information for vehicle
electronics and diagnostics.
9. What must every 88M wear during convoy operations?
Answer: ACH (helmet), reflective belt/vest, eyepro, and other required PPE.
10. When backing a tactical vehicle, what is absolutely required?
Answer: A ground guide, except in exempt cases (e.g., designated backup cameras).
PMCS & Maintenance
11. What does PMCS stand for?
Answer: Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.
12. What is the purpose of PMCS?
Answer: To detect faults early, ensure readiness, and prevent breakdowns or
accidents.
, 13. When is PMCS performed?
Answer: Before, During, and After vehicle operation.
14. What form is used to record vehicle faults?
Answer: DA Form 5988-E or DA Form 2404.
15. What does “°F” under the coolant section on PMCS indicate?
Answer: The engine coolant temperature range must be checked and within limits.
Convoy Operations
16. Who is responsible for ensuring convoy briefings are complete?
Answer: The Convoy Commander (CC).
17. What does a strip map provide?
Answer: A simplified route diagram showing checkpoints, hazards, distances, and
stops.
18. What is the lead vehicle responsible for?
Answer: Maintaining the correct pace and reporting route conditions.
19. What is the trail vehicle responsible for?
Answer: Security from the rear and ensuring no vehicle is left behind.
20. What is the minimum interval between vehicles in a convoy?
UPDATED EXAM
1. What is the primary duty of an 88M Motor Transport Operator?
Answer: To safely operate, maintain, and supervise military wheeled vehicles and
ensure transportation of personnel and cargo.
2. What manual provides the policies and procedures for Army motor vehicle
operations?
Answer: AR 600-55 (Driver and Operator Standardization Program).
3. What form is used to document a driver being licensed on a military vehicle?
Answer: DA Form 5984-E (Army Driver’s License).
4. What document records operator qualification, training, and testing?
Answer: DA Form 348 (Equipment Operator’s Qualification Record).
5. Who is responsible for ensuring drivers meet proper licensing requirements
before dispatch?
Answer: The Unit Commander or their designated representative.
,Vehicle Safety & Operations
6. What is the first step before operating any Army vehicle?
Answer: Perform a PMCS (Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services).
7. What technical manual contains PMCS tables for most Army vehicles?
Answer: The vehicle-specific TM 9-series technical manual.
8. Red—Amber—Green—Blue indicators on military vehicles relate to what?
Answer: Warning, caution, operational, and system information for vehicle
electronics and diagnostics.
9. What must every 88M wear during convoy operations?
Answer: ACH (helmet), reflective belt/vest, eyepro, and other required PPE.
10. When backing a tactical vehicle, what is absolutely required?
Answer: A ground guide, except in exempt cases (e.g., designated backup cameras).
PMCS & Maintenance
11. What does PMCS stand for?
Answer: Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.
12. What is the purpose of PMCS?
Answer: To detect faults early, ensure readiness, and prevent breakdowns or
accidents.
, 13. When is PMCS performed?
Answer: Before, During, and After vehicle operation.
14. What form is used to record vehicle faults?
Answer: DA Form 5988-E or DA Form 2404.
15. What does “°F” under the coolant section on PMCS indicate?
Answer: The engine coolant temperature range must be checked and within limits.
Convoy Operations
16. Who is responsible for ensuring convoy briefings are complete?
Answer: The Convoy Commander (CC).
17. What does a strip map provide?
Answer: A simplified route diagram showing checkpoints, hazards, distances, and
stops.
18. What is the lead vehicle responsible for?
Answer: Maintaining the correct pace and reporting route conditions.
19. What is the trail vehicle responsible for?
Answer: Security from the rear and ensuring no vehicle is left behind.
20. What is the minimum interval between vehicles in a convoy?
