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Successful Motorcycle Riding

General
NOTE: All CG personnel (civilian or military) that operate or park a motorcycle (MC) on a CG or DoD facility shall complete a Motorcycle Safety Foundation or similar DoD or state approved MC training course. All MILITARY personnel that operate a MC (street legal) shall obtain this training regardless of whether the MC is operated on or off base. Training Requirements. ALCOAST 341/11: CHANGE TO MOTORCYCLE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS - ALCOAST 561/10: DON'T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN - PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO TAKE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TRAINING AT COAST GUARD INSTALLATIONS - ALCOAST 452/10: Policy Regarding Use of 2 Wheel Motor Vehicles 49cc & Below -ALCOAST 497/10: DLYGD: Motorcycle Safety Training Reimbursement
The Coast Guard also has free training available to members. Right now we can support Basic and Experienced Rider Courses (BRC & ERC). Email POC - Mr. Mike Leuck (Health, Safety, and Work-Life Service Center) manager of MC Training. List of USCG motorcycle training ranges (.doc) Motorcycle Training Member Reimbursement (opens new page)
A full list of required personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as the detailed policies for MC's can be found within the Safety and Environmental Health Manual COMDTINST M5100.47(series) Chapter 10.I.9
Naval Safety Center's Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle websites include information on Reciprocity State by State for Endorsements, general guidance, training tools, and external links.
Free Motorcycle Training for Coasties through DOD facilities- BRC, ERC and Military Sports Bike Course. To attend free training at US Navy facilities, use ESAMS and enroll as a non-ESAMS user: http://navymotorcyclerider.com/ To contact the USN POC in your area, go to: USN POC List To attend free training at US Army facilities, use https://apps.imcom.army.mil/airs
Local, free training & informational resources
NEW
Office of the Secretary of Defense Memo on the Standardization of Motorcycle Rider Protection dated 01 JUL 2010
NHTSA Report - Traffic Safety Facts: Motorcyclists Injured in Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes (JUL09)
Group Rides and Mentorship Programs - do you have photos or information you would like to share? Please send it our way! POC: Mr. Dale Wisnieski

Other Resources & sources of Information
Motorcycle Safety Foundation - has training information, safety checklists, and numerous other resources for riders
The Decision to Ride - Accepting the Risk (on the Naval Safety Center's site) Naval Safety Center Motorcycle Safety Website (tons of great info on everything from training materials to how to chose a helmet)
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Motorcycle Reports
The "Fort Rucker Enforcer" Training film made with Army pride. (.wmv file)
Motorcycle videos (including those for training & various interest areas) (links to Naval Safety Center)
"The Thrill Can Kill" - sport bike DVD -Order for FREE
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Planner (May 2009)
How to be Seen - Motorcycle Tip Card Safety Poster On reflective clothing for riders DUI Poster "10 Reasons to Drink and Drive"
www.CoastGuardRiders.net
Archived information
Findings of CG Focus Groups on Alcohol - Summary
Findings of CG & DOD Focus Groups concerning Private Motor Vehicle & Motorcycle riding - PowerPoint Presentation
VA Legislative Change for Motorcycle Endorsements (see lines 43 - 46). VA on track to allow endorsements by mail.

Links from this page to non-Coast Guard sites are provided as a customer service and do not represent any implicit or explicit endorsement by the United States Coast Guard of any commercial or private issues or products presented there.

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POC: Mr. Dale Wisnieski

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Mishap Reporting Systems and Tools

Our Web Applications are available through the CG Portal. For Shore & Afloat mishap reporting, search using the words: "Mishap Reporting." For aviation mishaps, search using "AVIATRS." For Unit Safety Assessment Tool, search using "USAT."

For assistance with connecting to these databases, contact Ms. Teresa Lane.