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Written question asked by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Drayson (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 October 2007.


Iraq and Afghanistan: Military Drivers

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What is the process of selection and training for military drivers in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Answer

All Armed Forces personnel who are selected to drive motor vehicles on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan must hold the appropriate UK driving licence and have undergone the appropriate conversion/familiarisation training for each vehicle that they are required to drive. Once selected for operational deployment, an individual's licence qualifications are checked against the vehicles that he/she would be required to drive. If necessary, vehicle-specific conversion and familiarisation training is given prior to deployment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5504; 695 c189WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Armed forces Driving Iraq Peacekeeping operations Training Afghanistan
Link
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