What is the DA 348 form?
Form DA 348, Equipment Operator's Qualification Record Except Aircraft, is a U.S. Department of the Army document that records a soldier's qualifications, training, and history operating Army vehicles and equipment that do not fly. Master drivers and unit motor pools maintain the form for every operator who holds an Army OF 346 license or works toward one. The record follows the soldier and shows what they are licensed to drive and any limits on that authority.
What is DA 348 used for?
DA 348 keeps a soldier's Army equipment operator history in one place so the master driver can verify training and authority at any time. Units use it to:
- Document the vehicles and equipment the soldier is qualified to operate
- Record course completions, road tests, and license endorsements
- Track accidents, traffic violations, and corrective training
- Note medical, vision, and hearing checks tied to operator status
How to fill out DA 348
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Enter the soldier's full name, rank, and DoD ID number at the top.
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Add the unit, master driver, and license number tied to the operator.
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List the vehicle types and equipment the soldier is qualified to operate.
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Record course completions, road tests, accidents, and any restrictions.
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Attach medical and vision dates, plus endorsements granted by the master driver.
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Review every section for accuracy before sharing the completed form.
Who needs to file DA 348?
Army master drivers, motor pool sergeants, and licensing examiners maintain DA 348 for every soldier who operates Army wheeled and tracked vehicles or other ground equipment. Active component, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard soldiers who hold an OF 346 operator's license, or who are training toward one, all show up in this record.
After the form is filled in, the unit master driver keeps the original in the operator's records, and the soldier carries a current OF 346 license that lines up with the qualifications on file. Commanders and convoy planners use the record when picking drivers for missions and details.
Who doesn't need to file DA 348?
Soldiers who are not authorized Army ground equipment operators do not need a DA 348. Aircraft pilots and crew chiefs use aviation records tied to their flight programs instead. Civilian employees and contractors who drive on Army installations follow their own employer or installation policies, and members of other services rely on the operator records used by their branch.
When is DA 348 due?
The deadline for DA 348 follows the events it documents, so master drivers update the record any time a soldier qualifies on a new vehicle, completes a road test, finishes a refresher course, has an accident, or picks up a restriction. The medical and vision review entries fall due on the cycle set in AR 600-55, typically every two to three years for most operators.
How to get DA 348
The U.S. Department of the Army issues DA 348 through the Army Publishing Directorate forms library, and unit master drivers keep current copies in the motor pool. Need a clean version at your desk? Our editor has a blank ready to fill and download — the master driver still signs and files the original in your operator records.
How to sign DA 348
DA 348 must be signed by hand in ink, since the Army keeps wet signatures from the master driver and the operator on the original record. After you fill the form on our platform, download the completed file, print it, and bring it to the master driver for ink signatures, dates, and any endorsement entries. Checking the latest AR 600-55 guidance is a good idea before filing.
Where to file DA 348
Once your DA 348 is signed, the unit master driver files the original in the operator's qualification records inside the motor pool, and the soldier carries the matching OF 346 license. Commanders and convoy planners pull the record when they need to confirm what a soldier is authorized to operate and review accident history.
