SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- On average, the Army loses the equivalent of a company formation in off-duty accidents each year. These tragic deaths affect a unit's combat readiness.
Ensuring awareness and appropriate safety measures in off-duty activities can preserve lives of Soldiers and their family members. As part of the Army Safety Program units within the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division participated in motorcycle safety check ride Sep. 5 on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
"There are a lot of casualties in the military that comes from motorcycles," said Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Chavez, the brigade's provost marshal noncommissioned officer. "Either they are riding intoxicated or they are inexperience riders who lose control of their bike because they take a corner to fast."
The motorcycle safety training was conducted to increase motorcycle rider's proficiency and educate Soldiers and leaders on measures designed to minimize preventable accidents.
"We are here to promote motorcycle safety and motorcycle awareness, correct bad habits, and to ensure everyone is current on their credentials," said Chavez, a native of Reno, Nev..
Units conducted training on the application of composite risk management, practiced defensive driving and motorcycle safety, and reviewed the current 2nd SBCT, 25th Inf. Div. policy on motorcycle requirements for Soldiers.
"Conducting motorcycle safety training helps leaders engage their Soldiers, civilians and family members on risk and risk management," said Chavez. "Engagement and vigilance is the key to reducing on and off duty accidents."
According to Sgt. Brandon J. Chretien, who is assigned Company B, 225th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd SBCT, a good motorcycle safety program is about discipline and good guidance.
"It is important everyone understand and identify hazards that will affect the readiness of a unit," said Chretien, a native of Beaumont, Texas. "Enforcing policies that are put in place will protect Soldiers and minimize accidents."
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