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CC Motorcycle Safety Briefing

Commander’s Motorcycle

Safety Briefing

FY19 Commanders Brief


AFI91-207 16 FEB 2017

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Presentation Notes

AFI 91-207 requires reporting of accidents and advises the potential for “Not in the line of duty” determination can be as a result of not complying with this AFI.


LANE SHARING/SPLITTING

By order of the 452 AMW/CC-Lane Splitting is not permitted while on March ARB. Violators may lose on base driving privileges.


Motorcycle Operator Training

INITIAL TRAINING INTERMEDIATE TRAINING

REFRESHER TRAINING

Time Frame

Provide training within 30 duty days of request for training. (T-0) Pending completion of initial training, commanders may authorize operators who possess a valid motorcycle license, endorsement or riders permit to ride subject to any restrictions imposed by such license, endorsement, or permit.

Ideally within 60 days but no later than 1 year after completing initial training.

Complete at least every 5 years. (T-0)

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By message on 8 November 1999, The Air Force Safety Center advised that effectively immediate, all Air Force military personnel who operate a motorcycle (on-off duty, on-off a DoD installation, and regardless of the member’s decision to register their vehicle on a DoD installation) are required to attend or to have attended an approved motorcycle rider safety course. By message all AF Civilians must attend the course when using the motorcycle while on duty.



INITIAL TRAINING* INTERMEDIATE TRAINING* REFRESHER TRAINING

Meet Motorcycle Safety Foundation® (MSF) Basic RiderCourseSM (BRC) or State-approved course in lieu of DoD initial training. Approved Host Nation-equivalent courses IAW4.4.2.6.

Meet or exceed requirements for initial training. (T-0) MSF BRC-2, Military Sportbike RidersCourseSM (MSRC), Advanced RidersCourseSM (ARC), Air Mobility Command (AMC) Sport Bike, or DoD Component defined training. (T-0) Sport bike riders shall attend the MSRC, ARC,AMC Sport Bike or a DoD Component defined training (sport bike focused) to satisfy intermediate training requirements (T-1)

Meet or exceed requirements for intermediate training. DoD Component defined training. Installation or unit organized rides, IAW Attachment 4. Sport bike riders may attend any approved refresher training. A sport bike focused refresher course is highly recommended.

*California State Approved Course is MTC for initial and IRC for intermediate



Accept the original or certified copy of a completion card of any MSF or State-approved course in lieu of DoD initial training.

*Riders who were properly registered in MUSTT and had required training prior to effective date of this publication will automatically be entered into refresher training status with a completion date of no later than 12 September 2018.

OPTIONS


MOTORCYCLE SAFETY REP(MSR)(AFI91-207)

1.3.9. Motorcycle Safety Representatives will: 1.3.9.1. Be the focal point for information on motorcycle training, education, mentorship and AFSAS Training module-MUSTT. (T-3) 1.3.9.2. Assist commander in identifying mentors to manage the unit's mentorship program based on their riding experience, proficiency and demeanor in riding. 1.3.9.3. Brief on-road motorcycle operators, within 30 duty-days of arrival or identification. Briefing topics will include items prescribed in Unit Motorcycle Safety Briefing Checklist, Attachment 2. (T-2) USAFR and ANG operators will complete initial motorcycle safety briefing within two unit training assemblies. (T-2) 1.3.9.4. Coordinate with the unit commander on the preseason/annual motorcycle safety briefing, see Attachment 3. (T-2) 1.3.9.5. Use the AFSAS Training module-MUSTT to track AF Military personnel on-road motorcycle operator’s trainings, briefings and demographics. (T-2)


SAFETY

Definition of Safe1. Secure from danger, harm, or evil. 2. Free from danger or injury; unhurt: safe and sound.3. Free from risk; sure: a safe bet.

Motorcycle riders accept a higher level of risk!The key is to MANAGE the risk to acceptable levelsThere is a difference between RISK and DANGER


RISK

Personal Risk Management – know the risks and take action to minimize them--break the mishap chain Obtain good riding skills (MSF course) and continue to hone Wear proper gear (helmets and protective clothing) See and be seen (reflective gear and lights) Be alert (others are not) Consider minimizing exposure by not riding when hazard is higher (late

at night, low visibility, etc.) Match speed to conditions

Short-term “fun” with a bad decision can lead to long-term suffering or DEATH—Consequences will be far worse on a bike than in a car! Speeding, reckless acceleration Stunts Weaving in and out of traffic or driving between traffic lanes Tail-gating


RESPONSIBILITIES

What are you responsible for as a rider?

Being prepared

Knowing your limits

Riding within those limits


PREPARATION

Skills – Do you have the right skills to safely ride?

Protective Gear – Are you adequately protected?

Mental – Are you mentally ready?

Physical – Are you physically ready?

Mechanical – Is your motorcycle ready?


Preparation - Skills

An approved motorcycle safety course or having a state motorcycle endorsement is MANDATORY before you can legally ride on or off base. (In military status)

March ARB does not have loaner motorcycles at this time. Contact your Motorcycle Safety Rep (MSR) if you do not have a motorcycle but intend to ride.

The on base course is free for military and DoD civilian personnel (Space available for civilian and dependents)

The course will cover basic riding skills, rules, and regulations and will include both academic and practical (riding) activity.


Preparation - Protective Gear

Required to wear: A DOT or SNELL-approved helmet Sturdy footwear (Boots highly

recommended) Full fingered gloves or mittens Pants (not shorts) and long sleeved

shirts Impact resistant goggles, full face

shield. Brightly colored upper garment;

reflective at night (Highly Recommended)

Think about your life, and you will think twicebefore not wearing PPE!!!


HELMET/PROTECTIVE GEAR

Some states do not require a helmet to be worn on a motorcycle, however, California law does require the use of helmets.

andAs a military member, you are required to wear ahelmet AT ALL TIMES while operating a motorcycleon/off base and on/off duty, regardless of state laws.AFI91-207 required protective gear is required at alltimes.

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-DON’T LOOSE YOUR BENEFITS BY FAILING TO USE ALL PPE


AFI91-207

1.3.4. Commanders and functional managers below wing level will:

1.3.4.1. Consider intentional misconduct or willful negligence in accordance with AFI 36-2910, Line of Duty (Misconduct) Determination for personnel who fail to properly use seat belts, wear protective equipment, or operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated or distracted, in violation of requirements by the US Air Force, local, state, federal or Host Nation laws. (T-0)


VISIBILITY

Outer, upper garment (vest or jacket) Highly Recommended:

Brightly colored during the day (front and back)

Reflective at night (front and back)

Clearly visible (not covered by back packs, etc.)


PREPARATION - MENTAL

Safe riding is as much as 90 percent mental and only 10 percent physical

Be mentally prepared to process what you see and be ready to react to that information

Very important to use some kind of visual scan technique

Short look at instruments, radio, etc.

Focus on potential danger: vehicles, pedestrians, animals, road signs, construction, etc.


SEARCH, PREDICT, ACT

How do you search visually?

Scan aggressively and continuously

Turn head, move eyes, use mirrors

What should you predict?

A prioritized range of possible outcomes

Expect the worst case and plan for evasive action!

What are the three potential actions available to you?

Adjust speed: SLOW DOWN or STOP!

Adjust position/direction: change lanes, turn

Communicate: horn, lights, gestures, eye contact

This is a CONTINUOUS process!


Top Attention Management Challenges—be aware of them!

• Inattention

• Distraction

• Channelized Attention

• Task Saturation/Overload

Attention Management


Crosscheck vigilance required!

• Slow down

• You can’t see out in front as far

• Potential for tires losing traction

Avoid fixation on objects during turns

• Tendency to move toward that object

Watch out for obstacles!

Attention Management-TURNS


PREPARATION - PHYSICAL

Much more coordination needed to ride a bike than to drive a car

Riding is challenging enough without chemical impairment (Alcohol, drugs, or over the counter medicines)

Alcohol impairs your vestibular system; balance is required to ride a motorcycle!

Wind chill and rain can lead to hypothermia-stay warm!

Fatigue has an effect on you similar to alcohol!


PREPARATION - MECHANICAL

“T-CLOCK”

Tires and wheels (Pressures)

Controls (Levers, Hoses, Throttle)

Lights (Battery, Lenses, Reflectors)

Oil (Fluid capacities: engine/coolant

Chassis (Frame, suspension, Chain/Belt)

Kickstand


LIMITS

Know the limits of the Motorcycle, the Environment, and the Operator and ride within those limits

Motorcycle limits include braking, acceleration and handling

Adjust suspension before riding with a passenger

Make sure loads are properly secured and distributed

Braking, acceleration, and handling all change with weight

Get to know your bike away from traffic, if possible

Environment limitations include road conditions, weather, and visibility

Operator limits include experience, skill, and fatigue


Intersections are the most likely place for motorcycle accidents!

Turns are a killer, too!

Speed makes everything worse!

Alcohol and motorcycles don’t mix!

DANGER AREAS


PMV-2 FatalitiesFY19 (thru Jan)

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-2013 was a slight downward trend.


Class A Mishap Details: Ground Off-Duty


CONSEQUENCES

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Age: 25 Supervisor had counseled the SrA prior to the mishap for excessive speed on his motorcycle. He went out riding the day after his son was born. He was speeding down a rural straight away at 120 mph on his way home. An older couple misjudged the SrA’s speed and pulled out in front of him. The impact killed the SrA and both people in the car.


CONSEQUENCES

Don’t subject your family to the dreaded knock at the

door.


QUESTIONS?

For Motorcycle Safety Class Dates:•Check with your Unit Safety Rep (USR)

•Check 452 AMW Safety SharePoint

•Or contact 452 AMW/SEG @ 951-655-4481

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This is the first class on the new Range at the 50/56th APS Training area. Contact us for any questions or future class dates.

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