Newcomer Orientation/Briefing: PMV Safety Segment

1. PURPOSE:

Provide new service members, upon arrival in the command, with PMV safety information and the command's policies/programs on PMV operations.

2. CONTENTS:

• Commander's Policies relating to PMV/motorcycle operations and safety (e.g., drinking and driving, motor vehicle violations).
• Regulations regarding seatbelt use on and off base.
• Consider requiring Command to maintain a board listing all PMVs in the command. New service members would provide the required information at the Newcomer Orientation/Briefing. Board should include:
  • Vehicle registration number (ID number) and PIN number
  • Current insurance - company and date of expiration
  • Year, make, model and color of vehicle
  • Driver's license number, state, and expiration date
• Vehicle safety issues/hazards, especially the hazards and effects of alcohol on driving.
• Common crash causes and key crash prevention safety facts/information.
• Recent PMV crashes/incidents: causes and controls to prevent similar crashes/incidents.
• Next Crash Assessment for Individuals

3. USE:

• Commander/CMC should provide a PMV safety segment in the Newcomer's Orientation/Briefing upon each new service member's arrival.
• Service members should be given the following during this orientation/briefing (as appropriate):
  • Command Taxi Card - Brief on its use as an alternative to driving after drinking or while too fatigued to drive safely.
  • Command Chain of Command Calling Card - Brief on its use when service member encounters an emergency situation.
  • Strip Maps - Provide maps to local area's most frequently visited resorts/recreation areas.
  • Pre-Trip Safety Checklist - Brief on its use when planning trips outside the immediate local area when service member is going on leave/pass
  • Private Motor Vehicle (PMV)/Motorcycle Safety Quiz - Checks service members knowledge of important vehicle safety information and identifies areas requiring additional training/emphasis
  • Next Crash Assessment for Individual

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