new m/c rules for Marines
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new m/c rules for Marines
Marines Face Strict New Motorcycle Rules
Week of May 05, 2008
Marines who own or intend to purchase a motorcycle are now required to notify their commands prior to making a purchase. The requirement will ensure that Marines are aware of the responsibilities associated with owning a bike, including registration, training, and personal protective equipment. Any Marine who currently owns a motorcycle must notify their command and register their bikes at the provost marshal's office, regardless of whether or not the Marine rides on base. The Marine must also maintain a valid driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement. Marines who do not possess all required documents will be prohibited from riding a motorcycle. The new requirements are outlined in ALMAR 014/08. [/align][/align]I do not reqret my 20 years in the Navy, butit is stuff like this that makes mehappy as a pig in$^!t that I am retired.[/align]
Week of May 05, 2008
Marines who own or intend to purchase a motorcycle are now required to notify their commands prior to making a purchase. The requirement will ensure that Marines are aware of the responsibilities associated with owning a bike, including registration, training, and personal protective equipment. Any Marine who currently owns a motorcycle must notify their command and register their bikes at the provost marshal's office, regardless of whether or not the Marine rides on base. The Marine must also maintain a valid driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement. Marines who do not possess all required documents will be prohibited from riding a motorcycle. The new requirements are outlined in ALMAR 014/08. [/align][/align]I do not reqret my 20 years in the Navy, butit is stuff like this that makes mehappy as a pig in$^!t that I am retired.[/align]
Road Warrior
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From: Deltona, FL
RE: new m/c rules for Marines
To be honest, I don't have a problem with this so long as it applies to all ranks. I haven't taken the time to read the ALMAR, but after all a Marine does belong to the Marine Corps. Once you sign up you are no longer a private citizen. You are the property of the Government. The Government has invested money and time in your training. They want to make sure you don't damage their equipment.
If you have a problem with that idea, you shouldn't join. I didn't stay in long enough to retire, but after 10 years I can honestly say that I understood my standing while I was in the Corps.
If you have a problem with that idea, you shouldn't join. I didn't stay in long enough to retire, but after 10 years I can honestly say that I understood my standing while I was in the Corps.
Road Warrior
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RE: new m/c rules for Marines
Looking at the directives the USMC are not saying that they cannot purchase/own the bike They just want the Marine to be aware of the risks involved. What'swrong with forcing them to possess a valid endorsement?the only thing I disagree with is requiring the Provost Marshall requirement for Motorcycles and not all POV's
I glad the Army hasn't become as Draconian-current rules are bad enough. However-without knowing the other Serices numbers for FY 07 there were 67 Motorcycle fatalities for the Army.1/3 of that was Senior NCO's and Officers. (Not a good trend). IMO as a Senior NCO "The Chain of Command should be aware" of a bike since the NCO's should be aware of what the hell the Soldiers are doing. I put on over 5k last year just traveling on TDY so Yes my command is supprised when I don't show up on the bike.
I glad the Army hasn't become as Draconian-current rules are bad enough. However-without knowing the other Serices numbers for FY 07 there were 67 Motorcycle fatalities for the Army.1/3 of that was Senior NCO's and Officers. (Not a good trend). IMO as a Senior NCO "The Chain of Command should be aware" of a bike since the NCO's should be aware of what the hell the Soldiers are doing. I put on over 5k last year just traveling on TDY so Yes my command is supprised when I don't show up on the bike.
Road Warrior
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RE: new m/c rules for Marines
Many commands already had the policy of registering with their command. I know that the 2000 Marines (and 3000 Sailors) at my command have been doing it for quite a while. Two years at least.
Looks like the Commandant has made it mandatory across the board. I am sure the rest of the Services will be/have been drafting a message that reads the exact same way.
Looks like the Commandant has made it mandatory across the board. I am sure the rest of the Services will be/have been drafting a message that reads the exact same way.
Road Master
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RE: new m/c rules for Marines
Just some more military BS you have to put up with.........over time you just learn to deal w/ it . Makes no difference what branch of the service.......
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RE: new m/c rules for Marines
Well, today I ride onto base and at the gate the Ponds guard (not the MP) hands me a MC saftey sheet. What a joke. They wanted my name, rank, unit, address, phone number (home and duty) typeif bike, plate number,and, then a bunch of checkmarks for ankle height boots, saftey vest, long sleeve shirt, dot approved helmet, full gloves, so on and so on. I asked him what he wanted me to do with it. He said, fill it out and return it to the PMO. I looked at him and said, I won't fill it out but, I will throw it out. Ride On. If theywant the information they can get it themselves. WTF. They really are a bunch of screwballs.
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RE: new m/c rules for Marines
When you are in the military you do belong to them, I understand that, however, I never understood why just because you are military you should be treated like youra child. I also understand all the safety regs. if you are riding on base,but not if you do not intend to ride on base,it reminds me of when I first got married I had to submit a written requestto do so, I guess for safety reasons, lol.. I really dont understand it now that I have been out in the real world for the past 6 years,I would love to see a corporation tellemployees that theymust inform them if they even plan on buyinga bike even if they dont plan on riding it to work,hahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!! wouldnt fly!!!!!!!
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RE: new m/c rules for Marines
Like Phrogman said when in the military you are govrnment property. I remember we had to have a military vehicle license for military vehicles on top of your regular civilian license. Then when I was told I would be driving a 6x6 I had to get a military endorsment for that! 
. I don't know if they still make ya go through all of that in todays military. As said they seem to want to protect their investment.
. I don't know if they still make ya go through all of that in todays military. As said they seem to want to protect their investment.