Advanced motorcycle course - Required for active duty?

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 May 2015 11:30:46 -0400

I'm trying to understand what is required for riding for active duty personnel. I took the MSF basic riders course to get my license, and have my M classification, but I've heard from some others that that might not be enough. I'm hearing that we also have to take the advanced riders course. Wondering if anyone else can enlighten me.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2015 11:55 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 May 2015 11:55:14 -0400

http://www.wsmr.army.mil/PDF/motorcyclesafetyhandbook.PDF

http://www.wsmr.army.mil/PDF/motocycleSafetyGuide.PDF

These seem to be the relevant documents, and wen to say MSF is he baseline requirement but that commanders may add requirements.

Kudos for trying to figure out the right way to ride; so many of your motorcycle enthusiast colleagues just seem to ignore the fact that the Army has published directives on this topic.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2015 12:09 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 May 2015 12:09:34 -0400

Sir, I was a Battalion Safety Officer and Motor Cycle Safety advisor a few years ago and according to the Combat Readiness Center/Safety Center and AR 385-10, depending on what type of bike you own, you either had to compete the BRC-II or the ERC course within 12 months of completing the BRC. Also, if you deployed for more than 180 days, you have to complete MRT training and finally, after 5 years after completing the original BRC course, you have to perform sustainment training. I hope this helps.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2015 3:26 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 May 2015 15:26:19 -0400

AR 385-10 outlines that within 12 months, you need to have the MSF Advanced course.