(a) As a minimum, installation law enforcement personnel will be trained to do the following:
- (1) Recognize signs of alcohol and other drug impairment in persons operating motor vehicles.
- (2) Prepare DD Form 1920 (Alcohol Influence Report).
- (3) Perform the three field tests of the improved sobriety testing techniques (§ 634.36 (b)).
- (4) Determine when a person appears intoxicated but is actually physically or mentally ill and requires prompt medical attention.
- (5) Understand the operation of breath-testing devices.
(b) Each installation using breath-testing devices will ensure that operators of these devices—
- (1) Are chosen for integrity, maturity, and sound judgment.
- (2) Meet certification requirements of the State where the installation is located.
- (c) Installations located in States or overseas areas having a formal breath-testing and certification program should ensure operators attend that training.
- (d) Installations located in States or overseas areas with no formal training program will train personnel at courses offered by selected civilian institutions or manufacturers of the equipment.
- (e) Operators must maintain proficiency through refresher training every 18 months or as required by the State.