Safety Division Military Update on Motorcycle Safety Peter J Hill, PE, CSP Safety Engineer Headquarters Marine Corps Safety Division

Safety Division Military Motorcycle Deaths Army Contracts Training Navy & Marines Contract Training Marines start Semper Ride & Track Days Navy & Marines Start MSRC

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Safety Division Motorcycle Initiatives Based on Relevance in Crashes Major improvement in cooperation across services – Our problems are more alike than different (DSOC) –Standardize Training & PPE at DOD level –Prohibit/discourage local variation from the standard Identified IssueApproach Predominance of Sport BikesDevelop/Implement MSRC (ARC-ST) Training ShortfallsTraining Continuum; Contracted Solution; Advanced CSS/TC/DBS SpeedTrack Days; Mentoring; Clubs; Semper Ride Protective GearDe-emphasize Reflective Vest; PSA on Riding Gear vs Battle Gear

Safety Division PMV-2 Working Group Initiatives –Uniform DOD Motorcycle Training –Uniform PPE Requirements & Base Access –Flip Books –Focus Groups Mentoring Modules – 36 Plans on Maintenance, Riding Skills, Attitude, & Performance for the Club Setting Participation by Industry –Motorcycle Safety Foundation –Keith Code/Lee Parks –National Safety Council

Safety Division Motorcycle License Dilemma DoD Training and Motorcycle Endorsement Required Hey Louisiana DMV, I am stationed in California, bought a bike and need my endorsement. OK, Come home and take the Louisiana course. I can’t. Have to deploy in 4 weeks. I already took the BRC. Too bad. For Louisiana you have to take OUR course. If I can’t get endorsement I won’t be allowed to ride – I guess I better not tell my Sergeant I have a bike Riders “Under the Radar” - Over-Represented in Crashes - No Training Opportunities - No Riding Mentorship - Risk Disciplinary Action - Risk Local Traffic Violations - Promote attitude of Non-Compliance Breakout Session at 2:45

Safety Division What Can Military Offer States? How Services are like States: –Hierarchy, Regulations –Riding populations How Services are NOT like States: –Can change policy without legislation and independent of public opinion –Greater control of members –Greater ability to measure results Services can test concepts for effectiveness –Regional Concentrations can/should work with State task forces –Not every idea can work with general populace, but some can! –The “Training doesn’t impact crashes” paradigm

Safety Division Military Riders While military riders may exist in higher concentrations around bases, and motorcycle riders represent a higher percentage of the military than the population at large, military riders represent a statistically lower risk to public safety than the population at large Services provide greater oversight and accountability on member riders than exists in the population at large –Required initial rider training –Required periodic refresher training –Command notification and Base registration –Opportunities for Advanced Training, Clubs and Mentorship –More severe penalties for infractions such as loss of pay or rank, restriction, etc. which do not require same due process –Significantly lower incidence of DUI among motorcycle riders –Helmets required regardless of State law

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Safety Division Service Reps for Motorcycle Issues Air ForceArthur AlbertMotorcycle Program Manager HQ AFSC/SEG 9700 "G" Ave. SE Kirtland AFB, NM (505) ArmySteve KurtiakQinetiQ North America POV, Motorcycle, & Recreational Vehicle Safety Driving Task Force U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center 4905, 5th Avenue (Room 236) Ft. Rucker, AL (334) Coast GuardDale WisnieskiUSCG Headquarters Office of Safety & Environmental Health 1900 Half Street, S.W. Washington, D.C (202) Marine CorpsJohn WaltmanHeadquarters Marine Corps Safety Division 701 South Courthouse Road Arlington, VA (703) NavyDon BorkoskiNaval Safety Center, Traffic Safety Division 375 A Street Norfolk, VA (757) ext 7135 Defense Safety Oversight Council, PMV Task Force, PMV- 2 Working Group Chair Peter HillHeadquarters Marine Corps Safety Division 701 South Courthouse Road Arlington, VA (703)

Safety Division SemperRide PSA