Who is responsible for the implementation of AR 600-55 within a unit?

The unit commander holds the primary responsibility for the implementation of AR 600-55 within a unit. This regulation outlines the policies and procedures for managing Army motor vehicle operations and ensuring that all personnel involved are properly trained and qualified. The unit commander oversees all aspects of the unit’s operations, including safety measures related to vehicular operations, and is ultimately accountable for enforcing compliance with AR 600-55. This involves establishing training programs, ensuring that operators are licensed, and that equipment is maintained according to safety standards, as well as monitoring the effectiveness of these initiatives. While other roles, such as logistics officers, safety officers, and non-commissioned officers, play supporting roles in implementing the provisions of AR 600-55, they do so under the directive and leadership provided by the unit commander.