Understanding the Military Registration Specialty, or VUS, has become a frequent topic lately. One widely discussed area is military drivers. This piece explains what drivers do in the armed forces and how their roles fit into the broader system.
It is important to note that not every VUS can be explained in full detail.
Common first three digits for vehicle related VUS jobs
- 837 describes drivers of vehicles in category BC;
- 838 covers specializations in military equipment management;
- 849 includes commanders of the repair department and specialists in vehicle repair and storage, i.e., mechanics;
- 841 indicates drivers of floating vehicles;
- 854 refers to tractor drivers.
Obviously, military drivers are trained to operate more than just standard automobiles. They may drive armored vehicles, specialized equipment, railway rolling stock, and even underwater and surface crafts when required.
Additional full VUS designations for drivers (all digits)
- 124259 – APC driver;
- 157259 – engineer of an anti air installation;
- 167259 642 – driver and radio operator;
- 180994 – excavator driver.
The duties of drivers in the military are varied. To illustrate, this overview references the Russian Ministry of Defense site as a basis for understanding typical responsibilities.
Driver responsibilities (AC)
- Understand the vehicle, its operation rules, and routine maintenance requirements.
- Operate vehicles day and night, year-round, in all weather conditions.
- Perform timely maintenance, repairs, and adjustments to the engine and any accompanying equipment on the vehicle.
In civilian life, related roles include car driver, test driver, transport and harvester driver, and trolleybus driver.
Responsibilities of an armored personnel carrier (APC) driver
- Know the APC equipment, its operating procedures, and maintenance needs.
- Operate it reliably day and night, across seasons and in diverse combat and weather scenarios.
- Follow established traffic rules and signals consistently.
- Provide timely maintenance, repair, and adjustments to the engine and auxiliary systems of the APC.
- Be familiar with the APC armament and capable of loading and firing a machine gun when required.
- Operate the radio and intercom systems effectively.
- Possess a personal weapon and use it for self-defense or to protect a combat-ready vehicle and its crew if necessary.
Related civilian specialties include car driver, all-terrain vehicle driver, test driver, transport and harvester driver.
What an excavator operator should know
- Technical specifications and procedures for adjusting the excavator, including its mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, plus troubleshooting methods.
- Techniques for digging soil of various categories in line with prescribed profiles and markings.
- Procedures for preparing the excavator for transport and securing it for loading onto a vehicle.
- Safety requirements during transport and handling.
- Unloading methods from the vehicle to the worksite.
Related civilian specialties include excavator driver, single bucket excavator driver, and excavator operator.
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