Unit Motorcycle Safety Program Sweep

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.