The Land Vehicle Operating Manual is issued for use by and Defence personnel, contractors, civilians, agencies and visiting forces, involved in the operation of any Australian Defence Force vehicle.

The manual prescribes the principles, standards and procedures for the management and safe/compliant operation of Defence land vehicles.

Resources

Land Vehicle Operating Manual (PDF, 8.97 MB)

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Last updated

10 February 2026

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Contacts

landvehicleoperations.cell​@defence.gov.au