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Riding motorcycles is a high-risk activity, and the Army works to mitigate the risks of riding a motorcycle. Motorcycle protection courses presented through the Office of Facility Safety.
Safety officials recently reiterated the need for the roughly 150 on-duty riders to attend those courses and report back when they register.
The bottom line: those who sign up for the course need to show up for the registered course, not showing up or not properly deregistering cost not only the army monetarily but it’s a loss of training opportunity for those Soldiers seeking or needing the training.
“In the past we had six slots and if four of the six slots where filled we could conduct training that is no longer the case; we must have a minimum five students for the Basic Riders Course and Advanced Riders Course to conduct training,” said Robert Weigand, installation safety specialist. “Now we cannot have the training unless at least five Soldiers are physical in the course. If we have three show-up, we must reschedule the motorcycle training in leu of being charged for unfilled seats.”
Soldiers or Department of the Army civilians who wish to take a course, but the course registration indicates that the course is full, must report to standby; They will most likely place a hold due to a last-minute cancellation or no-show.
As with all Army registered courses, attendance is based on the Soldier’s readiness and yes, names that do not show up are reported up the chain of command.
The basic motorcyclist course is mandatory for all army motorcyclists who wish to complete it. Military members will now be required to complete an online course located on the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s online page prior to in-person instruction; They must also wear the same personal protective device as their education when entering or leaving the station. Each rider will get a critical motorcycle protection card, which they must carry with them at the end of the BRC or every time they enter or leave the station.
They must also wear a DOT-approved motorcycle helmet, long sleeve shirt or jacket, long pants, above the ankle footwear and gloves.
“The safest (helmet) is the full-face helmet,” Weigand said. “If they don’t have a full face or visor, then they want to wear shatter-resistant glasses or roll-up glasses. “
According to the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center, the motorcycle safety program creates positive behavior and serves as a force multiplier that supports a commander’s motorcycle mishap prevention program and augments the Army’s Progressive Motorcycle Program.
Motorcycle protection is for project preparation.
“If we have a motorcycle accident in our free time, that will affect our readiness,” said Vince Washington, Army Training Center protection specialist. “Motorcycle education is very important for traveling Soldiers to ensure they are well trained so they are ready to perform their duty. “
Department of the Army civilians are encouraged to attend categories when available.
The next Advanced Riders Class will be held Feb. 27. Class dates can be found in the events section of the Fort Jackson Leader. For more information on the courses, contact the Installation Safety Office at (803) 751-7233.