Why did you take the required BRC off post?

SGM Erik Marquez — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:02:55 -0400

Response by SGT Kristin Wiley made Jul 7 at 2015 9:38 AM

SGT Kristin Wiley — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:38:03 -0400

I think almost all of these answers apply to me. The wait was too long, my unit was unsupportive, it was a further drive to a base that offered the course, and I wouldn't have been allowed the time off. When I bought my bike, the dealership paid for the course anyways, so it was easier to take it a civilian capacity where I wouldn't be subject to harassment or seeing others harassed based on rank.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 7 at 2015 12:36 PM

PO1 John Miller — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 12:36:29 -0400

I didn't answer the survey because it didn't apply to me (I took the course on base).

With that said, the reason I am responding is because the Navy and Marine Corps has a really good program where there always seem to be spots open. So I'm putting it out there that it may be possible for your Soldiers to possibly take the training at a Navy or Marine base.

In fact, at MCB Camp Pendelton CA, MSF has an office, and not just MSF certified instructors who teach part time.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2015 2:02 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:02:18 -0400

I just didn't want to take it under the flag pole. Stupidity already abounds. For those of us that have been riding 20+ years it was ridiculously repetitive and annoying. I had more riding experience than the instructors. Now can you imagine taking it on post under military purview? Multiple safety briefs and other rank just making it a miserable experience rather than just getting it over. Yeah, No thanks!

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2015 2:29 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:29:31 -0400

Usually because the installation doesn't offer it. Or sometimes the installation has a partnership with a local college to provide the training necessary. I don't know why each installation doesn't provide the training, probably has to do with monetary constraints.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jul 7 at 2015 3:08 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 15:08:33 -0400

For me, my base does not offer the class. They have a reimbursement agreement with the downtown MSF folks. Member registers for the class through their UMSR, pays for the class. Once they complete the course, they get reimbursed for the cost.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Jul 7 at 2015 5:03 PM

Maj Chris Nelson — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:03:16 -0400

I actually took mine on base. It is offered on a Saturday/Sunday. I was just thankful that there was no rain and even more excited when I realized that there would be no snow on the ground!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2015 7:59 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 19:59:06 -0400

In the state of Hawaii the off post course at Leeward Community College counts as your road test. Whereas the one on post does not.

Response by SMSgt James Williams made Jul 7 at 2015 9:57 PM

SMSgt James Williams — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 21:57:25 -0400

Here at dyess afb in Texas, the class is taught off base and paid for by the Air Force. It's taught by some pretty experienced riders. It's was a great class. Probably because it had no defined affiliation with the military. It's was jus people who all wanted to learn to ride.

Response by SPC Kenneth Dziewulski made Jul 7 at 2015 11:26 PM

SPC Kenneth Dziewulski — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 23:26:03 -0400

I took my class on post.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made May 19 at 2016 1:25 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Thu, 19 May 2016 13:25:23 -0400

In recruiting, had no option of on-post.