Motorcycle Training

All military personnel who operate a motorcycle on/off base are required to complete an approved motorcycle rider safety course prior to operating these vehicles. (Ref: DODI 6055.04, OPNAVINST 5100.23, MCO 5100.19F, AFI 91-207). Individuals needing to register for motorcycle safety training can find registration and local information and the current class schedule below. Be advised, open seats are very limited and fill quickly.

Motorcycle Safety Course Requirements

Motorcycle Operator Training. These training requirements are mandatory for all military member operators, Navy civilian employees required to operate a motorcycle in the performance of their assigned duties, and operators of any Navy owned, rented, or leased motorcycle. Individuals subject to these training requirements will:

(1) Complete Level I training and obtain a valid motorcycle operator license, endorsement or permit prior to operating these vehicles on any public and Navy owned or controlled roadway.
(2) Complete Level I training prior to attending any Level II or Level III training course.
(3) The three levels of motorcycle training are:
     (a) Level I (Beginner). All military motorcycle riders will complete Level I training.
Level I courses include: Basic Rider’s Course (BRC), any COMNAVSAFECEN approved entry Level I course, or any host-nation or state approved curriculum intended to provide novice riders the skills and knowledge needed to obtain a motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s license. Level I motorcycle training will consist of both classroom and range time training on:

     1. Motorcycle Controls and Devices
     2. Basic Riding, Balance and Maneuvers
     3. Street Skill Sets (e.g., intersections, cornering, positioning)
     4. Handling Characteristics
     5. Navy Compliance and Local Laws
     6. Proper Use of Required PPE

(b) Level II (Intermediate/Sport bike). All military motorcycle riders will complete
Level II training within 60 days to 1 year of Level I training completion. Riders should use their personally owned motorcycle to complete the training, whenever possible. These courses are intended to build upon the skills and knowledge that riders obtained in Level I courses. Curriculum will consist of both classroom and range time to include practice maneuvers at slower speeds before progressing to street or highways speeds, providing instruction in challenging cornering techniques,advanced braking, and other realistic scenarios. The BRC II, Military Sport bike Rider Course (MSRC), and Advanced Rider Course (ARC) are examples of level II courses approved for riders.
(c) Level III (Advanced/Track Days). These courses are intended to be taken on track days under a controlled environment or off site at professional training sites. Curriculum will improve an experienced Level II riders' skills and knowledge through a combination of drills at track speeds, challenging cornering techniques, and other realistic scenarios.
(d) Refresher Training. All military members who operate motorcycles will complete refresher training at least once every five years. The selected refresher course must meet or exceed the training curriculum of Level II or Level III training. It’s strongly recommend that more experienced riders select refresher training suited to their level of skill and motorcycle type.

(4) Motorcycle Operator Training for Other than Military.
     (a) Navy civilian personnel who operate motorcycles in the performance of assigned duties must meet the requirements for Level I, Level II, and refresher training.
     (b) All operators of Navy owned, rented, or leased motorcycles must meet the requirement for Level I, Level II, and refresher training.
     (c) Civilian operators of personally owned motorcycles, not in the performance of assigned duties, with current state motorcycle operator license, endorsement, or permit are not required to complete training requirements in paragraph (f).

Off Link sites:

Command Navy Region Southwest | ESAMS |

Motorcycle Safety Training Enrollment Information

Once logged in to ESAMS follow these steps to enroll:

1. Click on "Global Training" on the top navigation
2. In the Class Search, make sure the following options are selected:
   • Type of Training: Traffic Safety
   • Region: Navy Region Southwest
   • Installation(s): NSA Monterey, CA
3. Search for the month for the course you would like to enroll in.  The current schedule is below.

Note: International Students and all dependents will need to have access to their own EDI-PI/DoD ID # to enroll into MC Safety Training courses.  Please do not utilize your sponsors EDI-PI/DoD ID#.

If you need assistance please contact the safety Office at safety@nps.edu.

Please also be aware that the Basic Rider course also does not meet the requirements for the DL 389’s for the state of California.

Upon completion of your motorcycle safety class, please email the your Motorcycle Safety Representative:

Students:

LT Chris Robare- chris.robare@nps.edu

Staff:

MC3 James Norket- james.norket@nps.edu