Sport Bike Concept of Operations

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Sport Bike Concept of Operations

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Background of PMV2 training & AFSAS query Class A Class B Class C Trends Significant interest items Recommendations ConOps

OVERVIEW


DEVELOPMENT TEAM

OIC Maj Eric Haussermann (AFRC)

NCOIC SSgt David Grant


RESEARCH BACKGROUND

Unable to determine rate• No registration numbers for sport bike operators vs. non-sport

bike operators• Motorcyclists first, sport bike operator second

2005, had 6 fatalities• Male, young, same type of motorcycle

Query• Single, Collision

Collision is one or more vehicle, animal, human contacted or caused PMV2 to lose control

Must be clear indication rider was at fault (PMV2 attempting to pass a PMV4 which was passing another PMV4)

• Type of training is broken into BRC, ERC, RSS, Unknown Unknown is no known training, or type training / date

• Mishap location Curve, straight, intersection


DoDDI 6055.4, AFI 91-207

DoDDi 6055.4 & AFI 91-207 mandates training & PPE

• No cost to member, or leave is charged

• Course must include knowledge and task evaluations

• Mandates “no skin below the chin” PPE Reflective vest NOT specifically stated


CLASS A; AF OVERVIEW

Total reviewed, 1 Oct 05-1 Oct 01 85

• Single / Collision 51 / 34 PMV2 at-fault 8 of 35 Time of year April – August

• Trained / Unknown 50 / 36 BRC / ERC / RSS 12 / 16 / 21

• Mishap location Corner 39 Straight 29 Intersection 18

• Notes: CC denied training due to duty performance; FM directed

no training due to budget; 4 collisions PPE worn


CLASS B; AF OVERVIEW

Total reviewed, 1 Oct 05-1 Oct 01 8

• Single / Collision 3 / 5 PMV2 at-fault 0



• Notes: Scheduled for ERC; class cancelled by wing SEG; 1 PMV4

hit 2 PMV2’s; BAC .23, known drinker; PMV4 failed to yield right of way


CLASS C; AF OVERVIEW

Total reviewed, 1 Oct 05-30 Sep 03 243

• Single / Collision 145 / 98 PMV2 at-fault 13 Time of year March – October



• Note: 5 collisions were caused by animals, 1 bicyclist


TRENDS

Failure to negotiate curve Collision with PMV4 or other object Failure to successfully traverse roadway hazard Trained to AFI and Dodo requirements


CLASS A; AMC OVERVIEW

Total reviewed, 30 Sep 95 - 1 Oct 05 29

• Single / Collision 16 / 13 PMV2 at-fault 7 Time of year May – October



• Note: PMV4 total of 54, same time period No Class A’s from Oct 99 – Apr 02 61% have occurred from Apr 02 to Oct 05


CLASS A LEADERS

Bases ‘95-’05

• McGuire 5

• Travis 4

• Andrews 4

• McConnell 4

• MacDill 4

• Pope 2

• Kadena 2

• Scott 1

• Little Rock 1

• Yokota 1

• Aviano 1

Since ’02

• Travis 4(100%)

• Andrews4(100%)

• McConnell 3(75%)

• McGuire3(60%)

• MacDill 2(50%)

• Scott 1(100%)


CLASS C; AMC OVERVIEW

Total reviewed, 1 Oct 99 – 30 Sep 05 163• Single / Collision 99 / 64

PMV2 at-fault 20 Time of year March – October



• Note: RSS phased out ’01 – ’02; replaced with BRC Estimated Costs FY 05-$285K; FY 02-$162K AFSAS online in ’01; data different previous to that date


CLASS C LEADERS

Bases

• Travis 32

• Dover 18

• Andrews 17

• Pope 14

• Charleston 11

• McGuire 10

• McChord 9

• MacDill 8

• McConnell 8

• Little Rock 7

• Grand Forks 6

• Fairchild 5

• All others <3

Units

• AMS/AGS/AMXS 30

• MXS 23

• AS 20

• LRS/SUPS/TRNS 12

• CES 11

• COMM 10

• APS 10

• SFS 8

• AMSS 5

• OSS 5

• All others <3


SIGNIFICANT INTEREST

Population, Age, Training, Alcohol, PPE,

• Unknown total motorcycle operator population

• Average age was 27 for Class A & C mishaps

• Average since last known training to mishap was 3.2 years for both Class A & C mishaps

• 41% unknown training, no data on length of wait for training

• No QA of current training courses

• No/limited PPE use in numerous Class C mishaps

• Alcohol listed in 3 Class A’s. Greater frequency of alcohol use in Class C mishaps


RECOMMENDATIONS

Population• Coordinate through Pass & Id total motorcycles registered on

base, semi-annually through host SEG

• Coordinate with unit’s to enroll members into sport bike program

Training: Life-long learning, supplemental material• Initial, MSF Basic Rider Course

• Refresher, MSF License Waiver Course (ERC suite)

• Recurring for all motorcyclists

• 0, 18, 36, 72 month cycle. Sport bike, 36 months after refresher All motorcyclists, 72 month cycle 12 month window for scheduling (6 prior, 6 post)


RECOMMENDATIONS

PPE already covered in existing courses Alcohol awareness is already covered in existing courses Toolbox for motorcyclists’• ORM self assessment for individual to asses risk level, and what can

be altered to lower risk

• Presentations on cornering, braking Tools completed• ORM rider assessment sheet

• Four-part Cornering presentation

• New motorcyclist pamphlet Tools in development• Observed ride checklist for mentors

• Braking presentation

• Developed / commercial-off-the-shelf handout


RECOMMENDATIONS

Sport bike program has foundation in existing motorcycle training

• Motorcyclist first, sport bike operator second

• Support existing program via funding TDY for Rider Coaches to AMC installations to reduce backlog


RECOMMENDATIONS

Need to make motorcyclists WANT to do the program

• Must not appear to be directed from AMC/SE SE merely facilitates recommendations by those in

motorcycle rider training Fund a Rider Coach Trainer (RCT) to accomplish the

following Serves as example for others QA installations and Rider Coaches during a class Track number members trained, cost, accidents Assists in investigating PMV2 Class A mishaps Hold bi-annual Rider Coach learning centers


RECOMMENDATIONS

Sport Bike Proficiency program

• Enrolled through unit MSR Type training, date trained, Next training due and date Provide handbook from host SE

• Complete initial, refresher, recurring training. Recurring at 36 month interval Substitute another course at members expense


CONOPS

Interim guidance

• Concept of Operations Classroom Range On-base, street evaluation Mentor ride

• Host SEG Start scheduling Designate Lead

RiderCoach

• RiderCoach Develop Classroom test Designate route

On-base, off-base


RECOMMENDATIONS

Interim guidance

• Motorcyclist Schedule as soon as

possible Grandfathered if ERC has

been taken within last year Does not remove from

riding

• En-routes, GSU’s, all others ERC and presentations Work with host SEG


RECOMMENDATIONS

Classroom

• Basic Rider’s Course handbook 1-9

• RETS modules

• Cornering presentation

• Braking presentation

• ORM assessment Develop test

• 80% passing

• Basis in areas of BRC handbook & RETS


RECOMMENDATIONS

Range, ERC exercises

• Exercise 3, Stopping Quickly

• Exercise 5, Cornering Judgment

• Exercise 6, Cornering Finesse

• Exercise 9, Multiple Curves

• ERC evaluation optional


RECOMMENDATIONS

On-street, on-base

• Pre-run route

• SEG & JAG review

• Checklist provided

• Clearly drawn map of route

• Minimum areas to be reviewed


RECOMMENDATIONS

Mentor ride

• Pre-run route

• SEG & JAG review

• Checklist provided

• Clearly draw map of route

• Include pre-ride brief of route, hazards, obstacles, emergency signals, feedback stops


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