R 071421Z MAY 25
MARADMIN 220/25
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON//
SUBJ/UNIT MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM SWEEP//
REF/A/DOC/ACMC/08AUG2022//
REF/B/MSG/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS/16MAY2023//
REF/C/MSG/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC/24APR2025//
AMP/REF A IS MARINE CORPS ORDER 5100.29C, MARINE CORPS SAFETY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, VOLUME 3, CHAPTER 3//
AMP/REF B IS MARADMIN 248/23, UPDATES TO SAFETY-RELATED TRAINING AND
ADDITIONAL CODES//
AMP/REF C IS ALNAV 032/25, MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CALL TO ACTION//
POC/DALE A. WISNIESKI/CIV/CMC SD/TEL: (703)604-4459/E-MAIL:
DALE.WISNIESKI@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Marines, since 1 October 2024, nine of our fellow
Marines have died in motorcycle mishaps. As our service has
experienced relatively low mishap numbers over the past few years,
recent trends indicate a culture of noncompliance among riders. As
a service, we share accountability and cannot allow this trend to
continue. We must use every tool at our disposal to
ensure our Marine riders are identified, trained, and mentored.
2. Reference (a) outlines motorcycle safety requirements for both
unit leaders and Marine riders. All members shall familiarize
themselves with the policy and strictly adhere to it.
3. The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Safety Division (CMC SD), is
actively supporting unit leaders and individual Marines in
establishing effective unit motorcycle programs. In collaboration
with Manpower and Reserve Affairs, CMC SD has organized and updated
a list of safety-related training and additional duty codes to
streamline the reporting process and ensure accurate recording and
management of completed safety training. Reference (b) offers an
updated list of applicable codes, which should be utilized to update
individual training records within the Marine Corps Total Force
System (MCTFS) and The Marine Corps Training Information Management
System (MCTIMS).
4. Per reference (c), and no later than 30 May 2025, 05/06
commanders are directed to conduct a comprehensive assessment of all
Marines to better understand motorcycle ridership within the Marine
Corps. This includes identifying who rides motorcycles, determining
completed or required training, and verifying the status of riders'
licenses/endorsements. A tasker will be sent via ETMS2 for all
units to report unit's completion.
5. Commanders are to review, verify, and document each member's
riding status and training records in MCTIMS/MCTFS using the updated
codes from reference (b). The objective is to confirm the accuracy
of both unit and individual training records. Any identified
deficiencies such as missing training or licenses must be addressed
promptly.
6. All Marines who ride motorcycles, regardless of their intention
to ride on base, are required to report their riding activity,
completed training, and license/endorsement status. Failure to
report this information is subject to punishment under the Uniform
Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Commanding officers and officers
in charge are responsible for ensuring accountability and taking
appropriate action against members who fail to report their riding
status.
7. We are committed to enhancing our capacity to prevent avoidable
losses among Marine riders. Your leadership in training, education,
and mentorship remains crucial in safeguarding our Marines.
8. Semper Fidelis, Paul J. Rock, Jr., Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine
Corps, Director the Marine Corps Staff.//