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Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions Program Information Sheet

Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions Program Information Sheet. Month : March 2013 Topic : Motorcycle Safety Point of Contact : Naval Safety Center http ://safetycenter.navy.mil / Topic Discussion :

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Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions Program Information Sheet

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  1. Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions Program Information Sheet Month: March 2013 Topic: Motorcycle Safety Point of Contact: Naval Safety Center http://safetycenter.navy.mil/ Topic Discussion: Many Sailors own motorcycles as modes of transportation. Unfortunately not all of these Sailors know the proper safety precautions to take in order to safely operate a motorcycle and prevent motorcycle related accidents. Throughout this month CSADD chapters are encouraged to provide this critical safety information to current motorcycle operators and potential motorcycle operators at their command.

  2. DoD Age Demographics Demeanor: Risk Taker, Motivated, Curious, Alpha Personality !!! NSC42

  3. Male Sport-Bike Non-compliant with training Single Vehicle crash First Year rider Under 30 years of age, likely under 26 Exceeded Safe Speed for the Conditions Poor decision or failed to identify hazards Unaware of personal limitations Bike modifications unknown or beyond rider’s understanding Weekday during daylight hours Alcohol and PPE NOT normally a factor USN PMV-2 Fatality Profile NSC42

  4. USN Training Curriculum LEVEL 1: BRC • Required for all motorcycle riders prior to operating • Does not expire as a pre-requisite • Provided within 30 days of request LEVEL 2: ARC / MSRC / BRC-2 • ARC or BRC-2 Required for Non-sport-bikes • MSRC or ARC Required for Sport bikes • Take within 60 days USN LEVEL 3: All / Track / Approved Options • For 3-year Refresher Training • Any of the approved Training meet criterion • Advanced Training Options approved by USN Additional requirements can be found in OPNAVINST 5100.12J Traffic Safety NSC42

  5. FatalityODDS 1 in 23,145 ON-DUTY 1 in 17,359 in a CAR (1.3x) 1 in 8,902 OFF-DUTY (3x) 1 in 2,954 on MOTORCYCLE (8x) NSC42

  6. Motorcycle Characteristics Motorcycles have evolved in two distinct directions • The Cruiser • Built for comfort; not speed • Stable machine, low Center of Gravity • Cruising power, and gearing • The Rider Stereotype • Minimum PPE • Socially and recreational riders • Generally older, claim the road. • The Sport-bike • Built for speed; not comfort • Unstable, High Center of Gravity • High performance, agile • The Rider Stereotype • Maximizes PPE • Aggressive, fast, High risk • Generally younger NSC42

  7. USN PMV2 Fatal Factors FY08-12 96 Total Fatalities FY08-12 NSC42

  8. Command and Rider Tools • Motorcycle Safety Rep (MSR) • Command Mentor and Training Coordinator • Every rider should check in with their MSR Enterprise Safety Applications Management System (ESAMS) Sign-up World-Wide for Motorcycle Training Navy and Command Census data base Command Training Compliance • Command Mentor Group • Each command should have or be part of a Rider Group • Group and Command Rides are encouraged • Riders are encouraged to watch out for one another To sign up for Motorcycle courses www.navymotorcyclerider.com

  9. USNMotorcycleFocus Motorcycles are dangerous. Motorcycles in untrained hands are DEADLY 63% of Navy riders who died last year had not taken or had not completed TRAINING RIDE SMART! Geared-up, Manage Risk, Stay Trained NSC42

  10. SmartRide YOUR Motorcycle Magazine Articles Pictures Lessons Learned Send them all to: www.safetycenter.navy.mil NSC42

  11. Additional Resources Naval Safety Center Website www.public.navy.mil/navsafecen DOD Military Rider www.defense.gov/home/features/2012/0412_militaryrider/ Social Media Contacts www.facebook.com/NavalSafetyCenter https://mobile.twitter.com/NSC_Updates NSC42

  12. Discussion NSC42

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