Air Force Rider

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.

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.

2025 Motorcycle Preseason - Year of the Swerve

2025 Motorcycle Preseason - Year of the Swerve

To improve road safety, DAF Safety is using the Motor Vehicle Awareness Survey to understand driving attitudes and identify vulnerability trends among Airmen and Guardians. This data, collected during the 101 CDS campaign, will inform targeted accident prevention strategies. The survey results will be included in the 101 CDS Final Report.

Click or scan QR Code to take survey.

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 DAFI 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.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shannon Moorehead.) — 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)

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

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari) — I Am A DAFRider?

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

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/Released) — Mentorship Programs

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

The DAFRider series was created to assist riders in their training.

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

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