Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com applies to exclusive three-wheeled motorcycle operators until the pending the MSF three-wheeled basic rider course is released by the MSF and evaluated or adopted by the U.S. Army. This guidance will be provided on the United States Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center Web site. (4) If a modified MSF-BRC curriculum is not available, novice three-wheel operators shall be allowed to complete one of the following: take the BRC (using a two-wheeled trainer motorcycle) or a State-sponsored “Sidecar and Trike Education Program course that can help generally associate them with the risks and handling characteristics of three- wheeled vehicles.
(5) All three-wheeled operators shall familiarize themselves with and follow the manufacturer’s instructions and safety precautions pertaining to their vehicle. (6) Installation vehicle registration processes remain unaffected by this guidance. Installations shall obtain reference copies of manufacturer’s recommendations and precautions applicable to three wheelers registered on their installation. This information may be shared as necessary and shall be considered authoritative in addressing issues with post law enforcement and members who own or are contemplating purchase of a three wheeler.
(7) Consistent with the anticipated context and applicability of the MSF three-wheeled basic rider course, conven- tional motorcycles with sidecars will continue to be regarded as two-wheeled motorcycles with BRC requirements. (Sidecars are generally a removable component, leaving the motorcycle operable in a conventional manner.) 11–10. Army combat vehicle safety guidelines a. Army combat and track vehicle commanders. Each ACV will have a track commander (TC) or VC who will occupy the commander’s position within the vehicle. The TC or VC will receive vehicle-specific training on the vehicle’s capabilities and limitations. b. Operator and crew safety.
(1) Operators will not start ACVs unless the portable and fixed fire extinguishers are present and in operating condition. (2) The intercom must be operational and in use. Moving an ACV without a TC or VC and a working intercom or dismounted ground guide is prohibited. (3) The positive safety-locking pin will be used to fasten open hatches to avoid accidental closing during movement of the vehicle. (4) Crew personnel will not wear rings or bracelets while conducting vehicle operational duties or when performing vehicle maintenance. (5) Personnel in ACVs will wear protective headgear.
The crew will wear fully operational combat vehicle crewman helmets or approved ballistic helmets with chinstrap fastened. (6) Personnel exposed to eye hazards will wear appropriate eye protection. (7) Personnel will not position themselves between an ACV and another vehicle or fixed object while the vehicle is moving or being slaved (started with jumper cables). (8) Personnel in hatches will not expose more than their head and shoulders (nametag defilade). When nametag defilade is not observed, commanders must establish clear guidance and implement controls to mitigate or eliminate the added risk. All other personnel will ride with their bodies completely inside the vehicle.
(9) Riding on the exterior of ACVs is prohibited except where outlined as an accepted practice in an Army TM or field manual. (10) Seated personnel will wear occupant restraints, unless specifically exempted in the unit SOP or by the commander after completing mishap risk management component of CRM for the mission. (11) When vehicles and dismounted personnel are training together during darkness, the dismounted personnel will notify vehicle operators and TCs or VCs of their location. (12) At railroad crossings without electric signal lights or road guards, operators of ACVs will stop and check the clearance in both directions before crossing. c. Rollover drills and emergency procedures.
(1) Personnel riding in ACVs will be trained in crew rollover, fire, and emergency egress drills. The drills will be conducted prior to gunnery, field training exercises, or combat missions. (2) Rollover drills will be conducted prior to every tactical training or actual deployment cycle. d. Bivouac and assembly areas. (1) Commanders will ensure that sleeping area perimeters are designated and marked. They should select sleeping areas protected by natural obstacles when possible. (2) Where access to bivouac or an assembly area is restricted to road entry, a guard should be posted to warn vehicle crews that there are troops on the ground.
(3) Prior to leaving a motor pool or assembly area in tactical environments, the TC or VC will walk completely around the vehicle to check for personnel or other hazards in the vicinity of the vehicle. (4) Operators will move ACVs in motor pools, parking areas, cantonments, assembly, and sleeping areas only when 60 AR 385–10 • 23 August 2007/RAR 4 October 2011