CONDITIONS

You are part of a ground team preparing to leave on a sortie that you will need to use a vehicle.

OBJECTIVE

Demonstrate how to properly inspect the ground team's vehicle.

TRAINING AND EVALUATION

Training Outline

1. Ground teams almost always utilize a vehicle as part of accomplishing their missions. To insure that the team vehicle is safe and ready for the sortie, a vehicle inspection is required prior to every sortie.
2. The following checklist can be used to accomplish these inspections or the current CAP-USAF Evaluation Checklist. Both accomplish the same basic need.
1. Before starting the vehicle
1. Engine oil level
2. Battery is properly connected and relatively clean
3. Tires for damage and abnormalities
4. Spare tire and a jack
5. Engine coolant level
6. All belts and hoses look normal
7. Safety belts for all passengers
8. Leaks under the vehicle and in the engine area
9. See how clean the vehicle is inside and out
10. For any damage both internally and externally
11. Inspection sticker (if applicable) and registration is current
12. Power Steering Fluid, Oil, and Windshield Cleaner levels
13. Extra fuel and water in labeled containers for emergencies
14. All necessary team equipment is loaded into the vehicle to include fire extinguisher and first aid kits
2. After starting the vehicle
1. Check to make sure that all lights work
1. High and low beams
2. Front and Rear turning signals
3. Front and Rear caution lights
4. Reverse lights
5. Dome lights, and panel lights
2. All instruments, horn, and windshield wipers work
3. Safety devices again, along with warning lights
4. Brakes and the steering
5. Unusual occurrences such as noise, odors, or unusual vibrations
6. Gas level
1. If there is more than one tank, check both
2. Don't just rely on gauges, visually check tanks, and driver records of travel.
7. Complete all Mission Paperwork necessary before leaving the mission base.
1. Make sure that it is readable
2. Make sure it is signed by the approving officer, normally the Ground Branch Director or his designee.
3. Make sure to leave a copy with the approving officer and retain a copy for yourself.
4. If the daily inspection log has not been signed, makes sure the driver completes it before leaving mission base.

Additional Information

More detailed information on this topic is available in Chapter 3 of the Ground Team Member & Leader Reference Guide.

Also see CAPR 77-1

Evaluation Preparation

Setup:

Ensure that there is a vehicle available for the student to inspect. The evaluator should create a minor problem such as removing the fire extinguisher, first aid kit or tire jack for the student to find. Evaluators will not damage vehicles or make them un-safe for operation or un-roadworthy for the test.

Brief Student:

Tell the student to demonstrate a proper vehicle inspection

Evaluation

Student must receive a pass on all performance measures to qualify in this task. If the individual fails any measure, show what was done wrong and how to do it correctly.