OPNAVINST 5100.12J Training Supplement

SUBJECT: OPNAVINST 5100.12J APPROVED MOTORCYCLE TRAINING COURSES AND CURRICULUM GUIDANCE SUPPLEMENT

Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 5100.12J of 26 Jun 12

(b) DODI 6055.04 CH2 of 23 Jan 13

ENCL: (1) Level I Approved Training Courses

(2) Level II Approved Training Courses

(3) Level III Approved Training Courses

(4) Training Curriculum Approval Procedures

  1. PurposeTo provide a list ofapproved rider training courses, curriculum minimum standards and supplemental motorcycle training guidance as required by reference (a).
  1. Level I Motorcycle TrainingStandards

2.1.The primary Level I courses approved for use are included in enclosure (1). Any curriculum that meets the NHTSA/DOTModel National Standards for Entry-Level Motorcycle Rider Training (DOT HS-811-503) is authorized and shall satisfy the Level I requirement. As much as possible the state approved curriculum for licensing or license waivers should be used. Because that is not always possible, region safety managers may ask the Naval Safety Center for assistance if they cannot get the state motor vehicle administrators to accept the provided Navy training.

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2.2.Level ITrainingis required only once in a career, but the curricula may be repeated to satisfy Refresher Training if level II or III courses are not locally available.

2.3.Trainer motorcycles (TMV-2) or Personal Motorcycles(PMV-2) may be used to completelevel I courses.

2.3.1.As much as practical, trainer motorcycles should be used for riders taking Level I training for the first time.

2.3.2.Personal motorcycles must be inspected for safe working condition and approved for use by the certified instructor, prior to use for training. The decision of the providing certified instructor is final if they do not feel that the personal vehicle is not safe enough for training under the training day conditions.

2.3.3.Personal motorcycles that are trailered or hauled to the training site may be used for training even if they are not registered, but their operation must be restricted to the training range.

2.3.4.Riders who are allowed to use unregistered personal motorcycles on the training range can be required to have liability insurance if the installation deems it necessary. In most cases the rider signing the curriculum liability waiver is adequate and liability insurance may not be necessary.

2.4.Ref (a) requires military personnel to complete Initial Level I training prior to operating the vehicle. The intent is to prevent routine operations until the rider completes Level I training.

2.4.1.CO’s or their designated leaders may authorize untrained riders to operate their vehicle for one time transport from the place of purchase/possession to their home or duty station.

2.4.2.CO’s or their designated leaders may also authorize untrained riders to ride to initial training since this is also not routine operation of the bike.

  • Riding distance for these exceptions should not exceed 25 miles.
  • Rider skills should be verified as adequate to operate the vehicle safely
  • The rider must comply with licensing or permit laws as applicable.
  • MSR’s and mentors are expected to help the novice rider while they work through the transport, endorsement, permit, registration and training processes.

Riding is always high risk, but this is the most vulnerable time for a novice rider who may attempt riding when he/she is not ready and pressured by circumstances to ride if they cannot find help.

2.5.The number of training days for Level I courses may vary from 2 to 5 days depending on the curriculum being provided.Because this training can be both physically and mentally demanding, no single training day shall exceed 10 hours from start to dismissal.

2.6.Computer-basedtraining componentsare authorized to satisfy the classroom portion of the training, but a minimum of 2 hours of instructor led classroom review of the material is required.

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3. Level II Motorcycle Training Standards

3.1.The primary approved Level II courses are included in enclosure (2). Installations may provide any of these curricula as long asthe appropriate facilities and certified instructors are used. Additionally, the installation shall ensure that agreements are adhered to and copyright materials are protected if applicable.

3.2.Until a National standard or DoD standard is provided for level II training, only courses approved on the latest edition of this supplement may be used. To request approval of a level II course not listed follow the guidance on enclosure (4).

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3.3.Level II courses are Intermediate Level Training designed to teach realistic street riding skills and personal risk management tools and strategies. The goal of Level II courses is to improve rider skills and improve their awareness on the today’s extremely dangerous roadways and on the more capable machines of varying sizes, shapes and performance.This level of training is designed to help the rider “bond” with the motorcycle they own or operate on a regular basis.

3.4.Level II Training is required within 60 days after completion of the InitialLevel I or if the owner changes motorcycle type per Ref (A). This is a requirement directed at the individual but the 60-day limit may be extended if there are no reasonable alternatives.

  • CO/OIC’s may extend the time frame and allow the individual to continue riding.
  • In no case shall Level II training be delayed more than one year per Ref (b).
  • When an individual exceeds the 60 day limit for level II, ESAMS will continue to carry the individual as delinquent for training even if they are granted a CO/OIC delay.

3.4.1.Riders who fail a first attempt at Level II training because they were not ready should be considered for a delay.

3.4.2.Reserves that cannot complete both level I and II requirements in a single drill session may require a delay

3.4.3.CO/OIC may delay for various reasons but should always weigh the consequences for riderswho may be deemed unsafe or too high risk to allow continued riding beyond the 60 days.

3.5.AllLevel II courses satisfy the Refresher Trainingrequirement.

3.6.Multi-bike Owners may satisfy the Level II Initial Training requirement by taking one of thecourses specified as “Multi-Bike OwnerExemption” in Encl (2). Multi-bike owners may satisfy the requirement attending only one of those courses, on the bike of their choice,regardless of the types and number of bikes that they own, but they are encouraged to complete the course on each bike significantly different in size, performance or style.

3.7.Level II minimum course length is7-hours. Maximum course length is determined by the approved curricula provider, but for cost considerations are generally less than 16 hours total training time. Because this training can be both physically and mentally demanding, no single training day shall exceed 10 hours from start to dismissal.

3.8.Personal motorcycles shall be used to complete this level of training (paragraphs 2.3.2, 2.3.3 and 2.3.4 apply), however, personnel may be authorized to use Trainer Motorcycles if:

3.8.1.They are on cost orders or if they are drilling reserves.

3.8.2.They are on recruiter duty, isolated duty or in a student status, such as those attending A-school or the Naval Academy (if authorized to attend the training).

3.8.3.They are geographically separated from their motorcycle (over 200 miles) and obtain writtenapproval from their Command.

3.8.4.They receive orders to a command where Level II training is not readily available.

3.9.Drilling reserves and personnel on cost orders, should be given priority over Refresher Training Students, to attend and complete the Level II course.If there is adequate student demand, installations should consider adding courses to accommodate drilling reserve riders.

3.10.Recruiters, reserves or personnel who have transfer orders away from military training sites, who ride or intend to ride, and who may require Refresher Training during their assignment, are encouraged to attend training prior to transfer. Supporting commands are encouraged to give these individuals priority consideration and may authorize use of trainer motorcycles for their level I and II training for these individuals.

3.11.Riders may be in a location that cannot support Level II or sport bike specific training because of the following:

  • Only non-satisfying civilian training is available
  • Military range(s) too small to support
  • Military range(s) not approved

Riders in any of these predicaments may complete Initial Level II training by attending a locally available Level I or non-satisfying Level II course and follow up by completing the authorized Level II classroom training.

  • Classroom protion shall be provided by a certified instructor (ie. ARC, MSRC Classroom).
  • The level II classroom portion can be provided by attending in person or through electronic means such as VTC, Teleconference, Defense Connect On-Line (DCO), “Gotomeeting”, or other video conferencing means.
  • This is not preferred level II training and should only be used when all other efforts to attend authorized courses have been exhausted.
  • This alternate training method will be documented as complete in ESAMS as the course from which the classroom portion originated.
  • Students will not receive a course completion card normally provided by the curricula developer because this alternative method will not meet the elements of the curriculum providers training package.

3.12.Level II coursescontain a minimum of 2-hours classroom time and include but are not limited to the following:

3.12.1.Hazards associated with riding and risk management strategies

3.12.2.Advance cornering

3.12.3.Traction knowledge

3.12.4.Advanced braking and swerving

3.12.5.Rider awareness and positional visibility

3.12.6.Road hazard prioritization and awareness

3.12.7.Personal decision making and risk consequences

3.12.8.Common roadway hazards and avoidance

3.12.9.Curriculum review of at least 20 questions shall be given and discussed by written testing is not required

3.13.Level II coursescontain a minimum of 5-hours scheduled range/riding time (may vary with rider skill level) and cover the following:

3.13.1.First exercises shall always be less aggressive, such as weaves or curves, to allow tire and engine warm up and to help the instructor identify the skill levels of each student

3.13.2.Emergency stopping

3.13.3.Motorcycle leaning and body shifting

3.13.4.Swerving

3.13.5.Multiple curves and “lines”

3.13.6.Decreasing radius curves using lean and throttle control

3.13.7.Traffic/visibility exercise with at least two bikes crossing paths so riders adjust speed and make right-of-way decisions.

3.13.8.Riding skill progression shall be observed by the instructor and advancement to the next exercise is considered satisfactory completion of each exercise.

3.13.9.A separate end-of-course riding skills evaluation is not required for Level II training.

  1. Level III Motorcycle Training Guidance

4.1.Approved Level III courses are included in enclosure (3). To request additional courses not listed, follow procedures in enclosure (4).

4.2.Unapproved Level III courses may not be used to satisfy refresher training requirements because of the potential dangers involved in high speed unsupervised racing allowed at some track facilities.

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4.3.Advanced Trainingis conducted At Speed and classes may require a track or large training areas that cannot be safely managed by one or two instructors. This training may require safety observers, on-site medical response services or riding coaches. They includeTrack Facilitycourses or Ad-HocCourseson taxi ramps, stadium lots or other large paved areas necessary for higher speeds. These courses are not required, will likely involve a cost to the individual and will not be reimbursed by the government, but well managed courses do offer excellent skill development training and may be authorized to satisfy Level III refresher training.

4.4.Level III training (approved or not approved) should be considered High Risk Training and Level I and II Trainingshould be considered a prerequisite. Special PPE and motorcycle modifications may be required to attend some of these courses.

4.5.Approved Level III Courses contained in this supplement, even though not specifically listed in ESAMS as approved courses, may be entered into ESAMS as Advanced Training. Completion certificates must be scanned into the ESAMS record for this training to meet the requirement for Refresher Training.

4.6.Government owned Trainer Motorcyclesshall not be used for Level III training unless specifically purchased for this purpose or approval is granted by the manager responsible for the vehicles.

4.7.Riders attending Level III courses are responsible for their own vehicle insurance and are encouraged to accept the event insurance that may be made available by the Training Provideror Track Facility. The government is not responsible for claims or damages unless the courses are provided and approved by a government installation.

  1. Refresher Training Guidance

5.1.Refresher Training is required every three years per Ref (A). This training is designed to help combat complacency, help riders improve their risk management and situational awareness, and to help riders brush up on riding skills with a trained instructor.

5.2.Training Motorcycleuse for Refresher Training is discouraged, but may be used as specified in this directive.

5.3.Approved Level I,II or III course will satisfy this refresher requirement, regardless of the type motorcycle owned by the rider. If level I classes must be used to satisfy refresher training, the rider should use his/her own motorcycle if allowed by the providing facility/instructors.

5.4.Multi-bike Owners need only complete one class on any type bike to satisfy this requirement.

  1. Motorcycle Training Deficiencies

6.1.If training is not locally available or cannot be funded through command training funds, CO’s should request assistance from their ISIC and their Navy Region Safety Manager. Region Safety Managers who cannot provide support will request CNIC assistance to resolve the training delivery problem. Note: If you cannot get the training, NOTIFY YOUR CHAIN OF COMMAND!

6.2.For motorcycle owners/riders who temporarily do not ride because of deployment, assignment away from the vehicle or an inoperable vehicle. The command MSR may list these individuals as “deployed” or change their ESAMS duty task to “Plan to Own”.

  1. Motorcycle Types

7.1.For training purposes there are two primary types of street motorcycles: Sportbike and Non-Sportbike

7.1.1.Sportbikes are performance motorcycles with the rider leaning forward and with the rider’s feet aft of his center of gravity and footpegs.

  • Sportbikes include “sport”, “supersport” and “sport touring” types of motorcycles.
  • Sportbikes may also include “dual sport” or “nake sport” bikes. These can be identified by the rider position, and by the designation of “R”, “RR”, “S” or “SS” in the model designation.
  • Motorcycle Instructors may also approve other motorcycle types that may capably ride sportbike courses.

7.1.2.Non-Sportbikes are motorcycles with the rider upright or leaning back, over or aft of the motorcycles center of gravity and footpegs.

  • Non-sportbikes include all other types of street motorcycles including “cruisers”, “touring”, “chopper”, and “scooter”bikes.
  • Some three-wheel bikes with side-by-side wheels may be included in the training for Non-sportbikes. (wheels less than the riders body width apart)

7.2.Specialized Motorcycle training should be taken when locally available. These bikes include Dirt Bike, Scooter, Moped, Trike,bike with Side-Car, Spyder, 3-Wheel Scooter, etc.

7.3.Standard motorcycle PPE Listed in Ref (a) shall be worn by riders of specialize bikes who attend training.

7.4.Level I and/or II Specialized Motorcyclecourses may require specific PPE such as pads, collars, face shields etc.

7.5.Approved courses for Specialized Motorcycles are listed in ENCL (1) and (2)

7.6.Dirt Bikes

7.6.1.Dirt-bike riders are required to attend training if riding on a government installationor if operating a government vehicle on or off the installation.

7.6.2.All dirt-bike riders are highly encouraged to complete training.

7.6.3.Specific dirt-bike training is preferred and is listed in ENCL (1). Any Level I course will satisfy the training requirement.

7.6.4.Riders, who operate dual purpose dirt-bikes that are licensed and registered to ride on the public road-ways,are classified as motorcycles and the rider must attend Levels I, II and Refresher training.

7.6.5.Riders of Off-road-only dirt bikes do not require a license or insurance to attend training on government property.

7.7.Scooters and Mopeds

7.7.1.Scooters and MoPeds 50cc and above are considered motorcycles and motorcycle training is required per REF (a).

7.7.2.Scooters and MoPeds under 50cc are not considered motorcycles and training is not required, however, Level I training is highly encouraged.

7.7.3.For these vehicles, instructors will take into account the speed, transmission, and maneuverability per MSF Rider Coach Guide.

7.7.4.Scooters and Mopedsunder 50cc require a DOT helmet, eye protection and Backed-Footwear (with a back or back strap). This is minimum protection and full motorcycle PPE is highly encouraged. Full motorcycle PPE per Ref (a) applies when attending motorcycle training.

7.7.5.In all cases, state and/or local laws and policies apply.

7.8.3-Wheel Vehicles

7.8.1.3-wheel motorcycles include ones with two fronttires (Spyder), two back tires (Trike), onesidetire (Sidecar). These vehicles do not require training; however, there are courses available as listed in ENCL (1).

7.8.2.These vehicles require the same PPE as a regular motorcycle even if they are enclosed.

7.8.3.Level I courses should not be attempted with most 3-wheeled vehicles unless specifically adjusted for 3-wheeled training.

7.8.4.3-wheel scooters with a wheel base of less than 36 inches should take Level I courses listed in ENCL (1)

7.8.5.Motorcycles with Bolt-On wheels or a Sidecar shall complete Level I, II and Refresher Training per Ref (a) if they remove their wheels or side car.

  1. Training Completion Cards/Certificates/Replacement Guidance

8.1.Training Completion Cards or Certificates are issued at the training site or installation. These cards or certificates may be provided by the curricula provider, state or host nation.

8.1.1.If the completion documents are not scanned into ESAMS by those organizations, students are encouraged to have their MSR scan them.