three types of DND 404s as follows:
1. Type I. This is intended for the occasional driver who is authorized to drive all Standard Commercial MSE up to and including nine passenger vans. A type I license is issued based on the possession of a valid PDL and consists simply of registering the driver in the FMS. The local transportation authority may oblige type I license holders to complete a local information guide/test or briefing. DDC is mandatory by 1 Dec 2001 or the type I license is revoked until DDC is completed. As FMS is not yet connected through a national database, personnel wishing to obtain MSE away from their home unit should have a print out of their FMS registration in their possession. Otherwise, physical possession of a paper DND 404 is not essential; registration in FMS may be sufficient as determined by local policy.
2. Type II. This is for military and civilian professional and user drivers who are required to drive MSE, Standard Military Pattern (SMP) vehicles or Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV) as part of their routine duties. It is issued to personnel who require certification on vehicles outside of Type I levels. The carrying of Type II permit is mandatory.
3. Type III. This is for the military or civilian personnel who do not have a PDL or formal driver training (so can not be categorized as casual, user or professional drivers) but who are required to operate MSE in order to perform a specific function limited to DND property (i.e., forklift operation in a Depot). The carrying of a Type III DND 404 is mandatory
The following terminology and meaning applies
1. Casual or occasional drivers - these are personnel who do not drive as part of their normal duties. An example is a Staff Officer at HQ who operates Mobile Support Equipment (MSE) while on Temporary Duty (TD) at another location. A casual driver may only be granted Type I driving privileges based on registration in FMS. Physical possession of the paper DND 404 is determined by local policy.
2. Professional driver - Mobile Support Equipment Operator (MSE Op) 935 and Machine Driving and Operator (MDO) whose primary responsibility is the operation of MSE. Professional drivers require Type II permits.
3. User driver - those who are not professional drivers as defined above but who operate MSE as part of their normal duties. An example is the majority of CE workers. User drivers require Type II permits