Air Force Rider

Air Force Safety Center

This page was created to keep all Air Force and Space Force riders informed on the most current Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force Instructions and provide managers of motorcycle training programs and Unit Motorcycle Safety Representative (MSR's) an avenue for advertising service sponsored motorcycle trainer training workshops.

The #DAFRider video series will give all Air and Space Force riders another avenue to acquire skills, learn to build a rider mentality, and educate riders on current standards and techniques.

Before riding, every DAFRider should be physically capable, mechanically sound, in a riding mindset to internalize safe riding, and mentally prepared to mitigate risks inherent to riding a motorcycle.

Share your riding/driving story! We want to hear from you! Have you had any near misses, amazing adventures, lucky saves? Have you used any Risk Management techniques to reduce your hazards?

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Why I Ride Stories

T-CLOCS inspection — Am I A DAFRider?

Mentally Prepared to Ride?
Properly Geared Up (PPE)?
Motorcycle Mechanically Sound/T-CLOCS?
Situationally Aware for the Ride?

An individual sitting on a motorcycle poses for a photo. — What is MUSTT?

The Motorcycle Unit Safety Tracking Tool (MUSTT) was designed to provide training data for the Department of the Air Force motorcycle riders and fill the requirements for monitoring both rider demographics and training outlined in AFI 91-207, U.S. Air Force Traffic Safety Program. With the data collected the DAF can make informed decisions on what guidance changes need to be made to keep Airmen and Guardians safe while driving a motorcycle and what training each rider has received.

Motorcyclists from the 152nd Airlift Wing gather at the Nevada Air National Guard Base, Reno, Nevada, for an annual motorcycle mentorship training, June 24, 2022. — Mentorship

Building Mentorship Programs

17 Exercises and 52 discussion topics based on the needs of the group
Done in flat areas with open space (parking lots suggested)
Mentor coach cards and cones will be issued/used
Mentors can choose small groups to focus on specific exercises
Not all exercises need to be performed in each session
Immediate Application

A participant in the Military Track Day rides his motorcycle July 26, 2016, at Snetterton Circuit in Norwich, England. The closed circuit enabled riders to safely navigate the track without the risk of hitting vehicles pulling out, animals running in the road or pot holes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony) — B. O. M. B.

B = Body – Am I physically able to ride without restrictions?

O = Organized – Do I have everything I need for this ride?

M = Mind – Is my mind clear and free from distractions?

B = Bike Skills – Do I have the skills to safely complete this ride?

Riding Motorcycles in fog — Riding Conditions

Where am I riding to/from?
Do I have the skills to ride in the conditions I'm headed into?
Cold tires - what you should know
Drinking and riding? Never!
Seasonal riding
Over-riding headlights (Night-riding)

Holloman members receive a safety brief from Ivan Vallejo, 49th Wing Safety motorcycle program and occupational safety manager, prior to a mentorship ride at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 21, 2023. Mentorship rides allow commanders to coordinate counseling and inspections of riders to ensure their motorcycles are safe to operate and they possess serviceable safety equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari) — Training Ranges

Here is the list to the motorcycle training ranges across the Air Force and Space Force.

Mentorship rides — Choose the Right Helmet

Wearing the right helmet can mean the difference between life and death. Check out NHTSA page to help you choose correctly.

Know How to Identify Unsafe Helmets

Defense Safet Oversight Council (DSOC) Motorcycle Modules