DD FORM 1970

When filled out and signed properly by the dispatcher and operator, the Motor Vehicle Utilization Record, DD Form 1970 (fig. 6-9), is an operator's official authorization to operate a vehicle whether it be driven by the requester or driven by a pool operator. This form, commonly known as the Trip Ticket, is a record to verify the vehicle was on an official trip; therefore, it should be filled out properly and signed. When completed properly, a trip ticket contains a record of the operator's destination, time of departure and arrival, speedometer reading, and other information pertinent to the trip(s).

NOTE: If the speedometer is broken, the operator must estimate the amount of miles traveled.

Figure 6-7.-Operator's Inspection Guide and Trouble Report, NAVFAC 9-11240/13.

STANDARD FORM 91

Every mishap involving a Navy motor vehicle or item of construction equipment must be reported on an Operator's Report of Motor Vehicle Accident, Standard Form 91 (figs. 6-10A and 6-10B). Copies of the SF 91, mishap instructions, and a pencil should be carried in every Navy vehicle at all times. In case of a mishap involving another vehicle, this report must be completed. This is true even if the driver of the other vehicle states that no claim will be filed for damages or no matter how unfavorable the circumstances of the mishap may appear to the Navy. The report must also be completed for a mishap not involving another vehicle. The operator involved in a mishap must deliver the mishap report or ensure its immediate delivery, as soon as possible, to the supervisor, who must forward it to the battalion mishap investigator.

Figure 6-8.-Operator's Daily PM Report, NAVFAC 11260/4.

If involved in a mishap, your first responsibility is to render aid to the injured. After they have been cared for, complete the mishap report. As an aid in completing Standard Form 91, comply with the following instructions:

1. Obtain and properly spell names and street addresses of persons involved in the mishap and any personnel that may have witnessed the mishap.

2. Carefully note weather conditions, road conditions, position of the vehicle involved, and other details, which you will not be able to get later.

3. Be sure that your report gives a clear picture of what actually happened. Your diagram of the mishap should show exactly where the vehicles were before and after the mishap.

4. State damage you can see, such as "crushed right rear wheel or crumpled fender," and give an estimate of the amount of damage. If someone claims that he or she has damaged property but you cannot see the damage, note on the accident form only that he or she "claims bent fender," and so forth. Follow the same procedures with injuries. Report cuts, burns, broken bones, and so forth, of which you are certain, and note only that a person "claims" an injury when you have no way of knowing the truth. If you cannot get the exact information on some item, write "unknown" to show that you did not overlook it.

5. When sufficient space is not available for providing information regarding an item, write "see attached sheet," and attach an extra sheet containing the additional information on that item.

6. After you have finished your report, look it over carefully and ensure it is complete and accurate. If you are satisfied, sign the report, and take it to the mishap investigator.

Figure 6-9.-Motor Vehicle Utilization Record, DD Form 1970.

Figure 6-10A.-0perator's Report of Motor Vehicle Accident, Standard Form 91 (front).

Figure 6-10B.-Operatos's Report of Motor Vehicle Accident, Standard Form 91 (back).