UNIT MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM SWEEP


https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/4177323/unit-motorcycle-safety-program-sweep/

R 071421Z MAY 25 MARADMIN 220/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON// SUBJ/UNIT MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM SWEEP// REF/A/DOC/ACMC/08AUG2022// REF/B/MSG/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS/16MAY2023// REF/C/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/24APR2025// AMP/REF A IS MARINE CORPS ORDER 5100.29C, MARINE CORPS SAFETY  MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, VOLUME 3, CHAPTER 3// AMP/REF B IS MARADMIN 248/23, UPDATES TO SAFETY-RELATED TRAINING AND ADDITIONAL CODES// AMP/REF C IS ALNAV 032/25, MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CALL TO ACTION//   POC/DALE A. WISNIESKI/CIV/CMC SD/TEL: (703)604-4459/E-MAIL:  [email protected]// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Marines, since 1 October 2024, nine of our fellow Marines have died in motorcycle mishaps.  As our service has  experienced relatively low mishap numbers over the past few years,  recent trends indicate a culture of noncompliance among riders.  As  a service, we share accountability and cannot allow this trend to continue.  We must use every tool at our disposal to ensure our Marine riders are identified, trained, and mentored. 2.  Reference (a) outlines motorcycle safety requirements for both  unit leaders and Marine riders.  All members shall familiarize  themselves with the policy and strictly adhere to it.   3.  The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Safety Division (CMC SD), is  actively supporting unit leaders and individual Marines in  establishing effective unit motorcycle programs.  In collaboration  with Manpower and Reserve Affairs, CMC SD has organized and updated  a list of safety-related training and additional duty codes to  streamline the reporting process and ensure accurate recording and  management of completed safety training.  Reference (b) offers an  updated list of applicable codes, which should be utilized to update  individual training records within the Marine Corps Total Force  System (MCTFS) and The Marine Corps Training Information Management  System (MCTIMS). 4.  Per reference (c), and no later than 30 May 2025, 05/06  commanders are directed to conduct a comprehensive assessment of all  Marines to better understand motorcycle ridership within the Marine  Corps.  This includes identifying who rides motorcycles, determining  completed or required training, and verifying the status of riders'  licenses/endorsements.  A tasker will be sent via ETMS2 for all  units to report unit's completion. 5.  Commanders are to review, verify, and document each member's  riding status and training records in MCTIMS/MCTFS using the updated  codes from reference (b).  The objective is to confirm the accuracy  of both unit and individual training records.  Any identified  deficiencies such as missing training or licenses must be addressed  promptly. 6.  All Marines who ride motorcycles, regardless of their intention  to ride on base, are required to report their riding activity,  completed training, and license/endorsement status.  Failure to  report this information is subject to punishment under the Uniform  Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).  Commanding officers and officers  in charge are responsible for ensuring accountability and taking  appropriate action against members who fail to report their riding  status. 7.  We are committed to enhancing our capacity to prevent avoidable  losses among Marine riders. Your leadership in training, education,  and mentorship remains crucial in safeguarding our Marines. 8.  Semper Fidelis, Paul J. Rock, Jr., Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine  Corps, Director the Marine Corps Staff.//