Marine Biker Regs
Motorcycle and All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety (HSPG No.3)
Operators of government and privately owned motorcycles (both street and off-road versions) permitted to operate on DoD installations must be appropriately licensed to operate on public highways, except where not required by Status of Forces Agreement or local laws. A valid OF 346, U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s Identification Card, fulfills the licensing requirement for operators of tactical motorcycles. Where state or local laws require special licenses to operate mopeds, motor scooters and ATVs, such license requirements, as a minimum, shall apply to operation of those vehicles on DoD installations.
Operator Training
Operators of government or privately owned motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters, or ATVs must successfully complete a rider or operator course prior to operation on any DoD installation. The training must also be completed by all active duty Marines operating motorcycles whether on or off base. Command Option: Commanders may authorize properly licensed motorcycle operators to operate their vehicles on the installation for a brief period not to exceed 30 days while they complete the first available operator safety class.The safety course must include the following:
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) or Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) approved curriculum taught by MSF or SVIA certified or licensed instructors.
Hands-on training.
A performance-based and knowledge-based evaluation.
Operators of military motorcycles will complete the formal Military Motorcycle (MILMO) off road operator’s course.
The licensing and training requirements of this Order apply to all government owned or controlled motorcycles, including those controlled by Marine Corps Community Service organizations. Additional performance based evaluations may be required for off-road operation of all government owned or privately owned vehicles.
Motorcycle training required by this Order shall be provided at no cost to military and DoD personnel (including annual leave).
Curriculum for operator or rider safety courses required in the above paragraph will not be modified, or equivalent curriculum used, without prior approval of CMC (SD).
Record of Course Completion. A statement attesting to the date and location of course completion is a mandatory element for unit diary reporting and will be entered for each individual who successfully completes the course. Service Record Book (SRB) and Officer Qualification Record (OQR) need to be annotated also. Including the number on the course completion card and name and number of the instructor may be useful. For reservists a page 11 entry will be made in the OQR/SRB.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The following PPE is mandatory for all persons operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle on DoD installations, and for all military personnel operating or riding on a motorcycle off installations, on and off road, in uniform or civilian clothes:
A properly fastened (under the chin) protective helmet which meets the standards of the Snell Memorial Foundation (SNELL), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Impact or shatter resistant goggles or full-face shield attached to the helmet. A windshield, eyeglasses or fairing alone is not considered proper eye protection.
Hard-soled shoes with heels. The use of leather boots or over the ankle shoes is encouraged.
Properly worn long-sleeved shirt or jacket, long-legged trousers and full-fingered gloves or mittens.
The PPE for motorcycle operators during off-road operations should also include knee and shin guards or off-road Marine Corps boots and padded full-fingered gloves.
The above PPE is required. If a Marine, a service member of any Service attached to a Marine Corps command, and a service member of any Service while aboard a U.S. Marine Corps installation, who violates the terms of this paragraph is subject to punitive action under the UCMJ for violation of this paragraph. Any such person who operates a motorcycle with a passenger who is not in compliance with the requirements of this paragraph is also subject to punishment for violation of this paragraph. Equipment
Government-owned (nontactical) and privately owned motorcycles shall not be operated on a Marine Corps installation without a rearview mirror mounted on each side of the handlebars or fairing. The mirrors shall afford a clear view of at least 200 feet to the rear.
Each motorcycle passenger shall be provided with a egulation seat and footrests.
Failure to wear PPE or comply with licensing or operator training requirements may be considered in making line-of-duty determinations.
When operated on any DoD installation, on and off road, all Government or privately owned motorcycles must have headlights turned on (if so equipped) except where prohibited by military mission, Status of Forces Agreements, or local laws.