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TRADOC Statement of Motorcycle/ATV Operator Requirements andIndividual Responsibilities1. Reference: Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6055.4 - Traffic SafetyProgram.2. Fifteen percent of Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) accidents in the Army areMotorcycle (MC) accidents. If you operate a privately owned MC or All Terrain Vehicle(ATV) (either street or off-road versions) on or off Department of Defense (DoD)installations you must be appropriately licensed to operate it (except where not requiredby SOFAs or local laws). Before operation of any motorcycle/ATV, you shallsuccessfully complete an approved rider or operator safety course. The safety coursemust be a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), or Specialty Vehicle Institute ofAmerica (SVIA) or MSF-based State-approved course. You are responsible to contactthe installation safety office and schedule training. Once you have completed trainingyou will report back to the installation safety office and me. It is mandatory that allpersons operating or riding as a passenger on a MC or ATV use appropriate PersonalProtection Equipment (PPE). PPE requirements are as follows:a. A helmet certified to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.Helmet must be properly fastened under the chin. If stationed outside CONUS and thehost nation does not have an equivalent helmet standard, the helmet will meet the U.S.DOT standard. The DoD requires use of a helmet even in those states or host nationswhere helmets are not required by state or host nation traffic laws.b. Impact or shatter resistant goggles or full-face shield properly attached to thehelmet. A windshield or eyeglasses alone are not proper eye protection.c. Sturdy Footwear is mandatory. Leather boots or over the ankle shoes are stronglyencouraged.d. Long sleeved shirt or jacket, long trousers, and full-fingered gloves or mittensdesigned for use on a motorcycle/ATV.e. A brightly colored outer upper garment during the day and a reflective uppergarment during the night are required. Outer upper garment shall be clearly visible andnot covered. Note: Check with the safety office to get specific state, local, andinstallation requirements related to reflective equipment.f. Insert any specific installation and state MC/ATV traffic laws in thisparagraph.g. If a Line of Duty Investigation is initiated as a result of a motorcycle/ATVaccident, the investigating officer will consider all relevant factors, including thoselisted in this agreement and in AR 600-8-4, paragraph 4-14 in making his or herdeterminations in the Line of Duty Investigation. Additionally, these factors maybe considered by the DA Physical Evaluations Board and Department ofVeteran’s Affairs in determining a Soldier’s benefits.Signature and DateTRADOC Safety PlanAppendix 9 – TRADOC Motorcycle/ATV Operator’s Agreement

S.T.O.P.P.S- Stop before you act, don’t rush into a situationor mission without considering the risks againstthe benefits.T- Think about what you are about to do, what isthe right way to safely accomplish the task.O- Observe the situation and surroundingenvironment. What are the Risks? How can Ireduce them?P- Plan. Develop your plan to reduce the risks anddecide how to best implement the plan.P- Proceed with Safety. Supervise continuouslyand constantly look for ways to improve.

RISK MANAGEMENT CARDRisk management is a part of everything we do. Risk Management is theprocess of identifying and controlling hazards and making risk decisions toprotect the force. It is applicable to any mission or environment, on or off duty.THE FIVE STEP RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS1. IDENTIFY HAZARDS to the force. Consider all aspects of current and futuresituations, environment, and known historical problem areas.2. ASSESS HAZZARDS to determine risk. Assess the impact of each hazard interms of potential loss based on probability and severity.3. DEVELOP CONTROLS AND MAKE DECISIONS that eliminate the hazardor reduce risk.A. Reassess hazards given the controls.B. Determine the proper decision authority.4. IMPLEMENT CONTROLS that will eliminate the hazard or reduce its risk.5. SUPERVISE AND EVALUATE. Enforce standards and controls. Evaluatethe effect of controls and adjust or update as necessary.

Risk ManagementPocket CardWHO: Company-level leadersWHAT: Distribute & use risk managementwallet card with your formationWHY: Involves Soldiers in daily riskmanagement, keeps them alertWHEN: Any timeTIME REQ’D: Less than 5 min. per sessionHOW:1. Craft and reproduce a risk management card like the attachedsample (or call the USACRC at 334.255.3770 for help)2. Distribute to your formation (to put in wallet orpocket); discuss the 5-step risk management process& the S.T.O.P.P. model for practical application(Stop, Think, Observe, Plan, Proceed)3. Provide an example of S.T.O.P.P. from your ownexperience planning an exercise, mission, or off-dutyevent (e.g., before a late drive home, before goingto a bar on Friday night, before going hunting)4. At any time, in a group or individually, ask Soldiersto pull out their card and think about the next event oractivity; solicit someone to verbally go thru S.T.O.P.P.5. Do this regularly throughout the year to get Soldiers in ahabit, and keep it no notice . . . stay an engaged leader!See separate plastic card as a demo sample

POV Check RideWHO: Immediate supervisor, any levelWHAT: Three things: a) Brief local driving conditions to newunit member; b) Inspect their vehicle; c) Check driver skillsWHY: Gives leader a chance to discuss local driving rules &conditions with newcomer, see vehicle, verify driving capabilitiesWHEN: During newcomer processingTIME REQ’D: About an hourHOW:1. As newcomer accomplishes inprocessing activities,he/she must also see supervisor on driving, done inconjunction with vehicle registration on post2. Brief the newcomer on local driving conditions, to include at least The post roads, speed limits Travel times to/from work based onresidence, rush hours (if any) Congested areas, school zones, road construction Dangerous roads or intersections Seasonal weather – dust, wind, rain, fog, snow, ice Night hazards3. Use the attached form to check the following: Personal data Vehicle information Insurance Driving skills Vehicle inspectionNote: do not pencil whip any of these; they will tellyou much about the new member’s at-risk profile

POV TripRisk ManagementWHO: Any leader who supervisesWHAT: Automated trip planning followed by risk management by leaderWHY: To reduce the risk of members who are travelingby POV, the number one killer of our SoldiersWHEN: Before trips, usually on leave or pass or long weekendand in conjunction with traveling beyond a mileage limitTIME REQ’D: Less than 5 min.HOW:1. Begins with trip assessment, normally conductedonline using USACRC website link https://crcapps2.crc.army.mil/ako auth/asmis2/default.aspxNote: The computer printout you receive is NOTthe end of the process but the beginning!2. Review trip plans from the printout; do not assume it containsthe whole truth and nothing but the truth – be a little skeptical3. Ask your Soldier (or civilian employee) about theirreal travel plans; items to review can include: Distance to/from destination & time available to do it Start/end times for travel each way Amount of rest before (starting fatigue level) & fatigue during travel Other drivers Weather forecast here, there Roads (two/four lane, traffic, curviness, mountainous) Vehicle type (SUV, muscle car), age,condition, experience with vehicle Speeding Alcohol Inattentiveness, distractions (cell phones, eating, passengers) Seatbelts (or helmet) Type of person: party animal, maturity level, past track recordNote: remember, most accidents are due to one or more ofindiscipline, overconfidence, complacency, and lack of sufficienttraining4. Get eye contact, set expectations, & GETAGREEMENT on proper behaviorsRefer to DVD for other tips and quick samples of counseling

Individual SoldierRisk AssessmentWHO: Immediate supervisor, 1st line leaderWHAT: ID risk levels of Soldiers andengage in appropriate mitigationWHY: This is the heart of knowing your Soldiers and stayingengaged in order to keep them in your formation and in the fightTIME REQ’D: about 30 min. per person per monthHOW:1. Review the sample Soldier Risk AssessmentPacket (attached) and adjust as needed2. Complete step by step instructions are located on page2 of the sample packet (modify as you see fit); it startswith an assessment of each Soldier, and while some areasask the Soldier to self-report, you should supplementwith your own knowledge of each unit member3. The key is to understand your Soldiers and their risktendencies, monitor their behaviors, and intervene asappropriate; the latter is critical – leaders cannot simplystand on the sidelines and tolerate unacceptable tendenciesor behaviors, even if they are off duty . . . ENGAGE!4. This is not a one time deal but is for ongoing riskmanagement between leader and led (and NEVER use the infocollected on Soldiers for disciplinary or punitive actions)See sample packet

Victory Starts Here!Individual Soldier Risk AssessmentAndCounseling(This form is to be maintained by the First line supervisor in a secure location.It must be safeguarded against unauthorized access. It serves as a method tomonitor and mitigate risk for the Soldier).Soldier:1st Line Supervisor:Limited Use Policy and Non-disclosure agreement: Although Soldiers maintain the right to refuse to answer anyportion of the questionnaire, the purpose of this counseling is to help Soldiers. To encourage an open counseling sessionand truthful answers, this counseling session will operate under a Limited Use Policy. Any information concerningpossible illegal behavior derived solely from the questionnaire

Director of Army Safety Background A rmy motorcycle mishaps are on the rise. Motorcycle mishaps resulted in 155 Soldier fatalities from FY02 through FY06. Collected accident data revealed that over half of motorcycle fatalities were the result of single vehicle accidents that involved riders exercising poor risk decisions and judgment. Males between the ages of 18 and 25 years are historically .