Not sure which branch, but I can tell you from 25+ being military it is not an empty threat. I have seen 3 'line of duty' determinations where they did NOT cover the medical cost of the active duty injured due to the fact they did not follow the off-base rule for wearing protective gear.

As far as 'simple' retirees. (Not DOD or contractor employee/affiliated) Protective gear as far as helmets, gloves, long sleeves and shoes apply, but I haven't had any base insist on the belt. The regs typically stipulate those for ACTIVE duty members.

 

I would say this is especially true considering the extra focus on motorcycle riders within the last 2 years. Those who have been retired for a while may not realize the large amount of attention that military motorcycle riders have been receiving. I don't know how many times I had to provide info on type of bike I ride, how long I've been riding, whether or not I had the basic rider course and/or advanced riders course, and other info. In addition I was required to take an advanced rider's course. If you do get injured in a motorcycle accident without the proper gear and those more concerned about the "motorcycle issue" get involved, you might become an example.

 

The Marine Corps stopped requiring vests earlier this year.

 

Its good to hear some areas of the military are easing up on biker harassment. Personally I wear helmet, jacket, gloves, anyway because I see their value. The vest is just nanny state harassment.

 

This year on the Marine base I work at change it... No longer required to wear reflective vest day or night? I don't know why they did it but I don't mind it. I think ithas to do with guys riding around in town off base... if the wearing a reflective vest and they're F'ing around the locals just don't just think "Look at that military guy" They care more about what the public thinks sometimes? Anyway it's still strange to see riders on base at night with no vest.

 

That threat to not pay medical claims I have never seen executed. Not sure it could be. But I have seen NJP or courts martial proceedings used. I've even seen where AWOL was used. You do not hear the threat of withholding for DUIs, on or off post.

 

 

Don't expect an answer on a 10 year old post.

 

 

You're in AZ, go riding and screw the post count.
Are you competing with Chickenonachain? Who BTW I hear isn't on here anymore.