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Show HILLTOP TIMES TIME S H Aug. 16, 2012 Women's only and three-wheel basic motorcycle courses offered straight-line operation) " Dual wheels may be front or rear " Motorcycle-based conversion or design " Handlebar steering " Motorcycle-type controls arranged with the standard convention (convenience alterations such as a single brake pedal or lever control, automatic clutch, or automatic transmission are allowed) " Saddle seating " Seating causes rider/passenger to straddle vehicle " If designed for a passenger, passenger must be seated behind operator " A vehicle converted into a motorcycle type vehicle is not eligible for this course. " The vehicle must meet all applicable federal/state on-road vehicle standards. First Hill three-wheel class BY ALLAN WOODS Installation Motorcycle Safety and Ground Safety manager H ill AFB is now the first Air Force Base to offer a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) 3-Wheel Certified training program according to the Air Force Safety Center. Hill has the only MSF Certified 3-Wheel BRC rider coach in the Air Force and the state of Utah that we know about. Like MSF Motorcycle Safety courses, this 3-Wheeled BRC course is approved MSF training and is free of charge for eligible riders. To be eligible the rider must be a military member, military dependant, DoD, nonappropriated fund (NAF), Department of the Air Force civilian rider or a base contractor. The courses will be offered Aug. 30-31 and Sept. 27-28. The personal protective equipment requirements are the same as motorcycle IAW AFI 91-207 requirements. The MSF 3-Wheel Basic RiderCourse is a basic 3-wheel motorcycle training and education course. It provides the same fundamental skills as the MSF Basic RiderCourse, but on 3-wheeled motorcycle. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) defines the term "3-Wheel Motorcycle" for 3WBRC purposes: A 3-wheel motorcycle must meet the following design requirements to be eligible to attend the 3-WBRC: 1. Three-track wheel orientation (leaves three separate tracks during What does 3WBRC consist of? Classroom and hands-on instruction with riding exercises that last approximately eight hours with a written knowledge and riding skill test. A completion card will be issued upon successful completion of written and riding tests. Classes are small with only three riders per class so you will receive personalized instruction. Some insurance companies offer a discount on motorcycle insurance if you have completed a MSF course, does yours? For more information and sign-up, please go to: https://www2.hill.af.mil/ moto/app/index.php. Women's class on Aug. 24 BY ALLAN WOODS Installation Motorcycle Safety and Ground Safety manager A ttention ladies — your Motorcycle Safety 'Training Team is offering a "Women Only" Basic Rider Course2 (BRC2), formerly the Experienced Rider Course (ERC), on Friday, Aug. 24. The BRC2 is not for the beginner rider. You must be comfortable and confident in handling your motorcycle to attend this course. If you are a new rider, the Basic Rider Course (BRC) is designed for your skill level. The BRC2 is a full day course which begins at 7 a.m. and runs through approximately 4 p.m. You will be riding your motorcycle during the majority of the day. We still have a few open slots in this course just for you. If you haven't had refresher training in a while, now is your opportunity to tune up your riding skills. There are plenty of ladies out there who love to ride. Tune up your riding skills so you will better prepared to enjoy your ride and return home safely to ride another day. How long has it been since you completed a MSF course? If it has been more than three years, it is highly recommended that all riders take the BRC2. You are never too old or experienced to learn something new to help you become a better rider. It is very important to keep our riding skill levels sharp. As any experienced rider knows, riding a motorcycle is a high risk activity. We depend completely on our skills each time we climb into the saddle to ride. Keeping our riding skills sharp may help us to become very old riders, which is my personal goal! This is why we need to become "life long learners." Ladies, take the first step toward safe riding and schedule this course. This course is considered approved training, no annual leave will be charged to attend. Best of all this course is free of charge. What better way is there to enjoy a work day than to spend the day on your motorcycle? To schedule this course go to: • Safety Community SharePoint page at: https://cs.eis.afmc.af.mil/sites/ Safety/HillAFB/default.aspx and look under "Links" • Motorcycle Training page at: https://www2.hill.af.mil/moto/app/index php • Hill AFB Motorcycle Safety Site at: https://hill.eis.af.mil/Motorcycle%20 Safety/Forms/AllItems.aspx and click on "Motorcycle Training Sign-up " You should have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license for this course. If you have a state issued temporary riding permit, please schedule the Basic Rider Course (BRC). Only a handful of courses are available before our training season is completed for the year. If you have been putting off this training unit to a later date, now is the time to schedule your course before it is too late. Once our training season is over, you will need to wait until next spring to attend a MSF course on base. If you have any questions, please give me a call at 777-3333 Extension 2. turret of the Humvee parked at the Spouses' Meet and Greet at Centennial Park on Aug. 11. At left, kids dip their water guns in a bucket to fill them or fill balloons with water to toss. At bottom right, plushies await young family members to take them home. Above, three boys look for water targets from the MARY LOU GORNY/Hilltop Times DEPLOYED From page 1 of accomplishment in her voice. When asked about her past experiences, she credits "the military family" the ""¥ Gerkes have found as they have been in the Air Force. "They've been wonderful," Hayley explains. "You have someone to lean on, you have someone to help with your kids if you need something. You have someone to give you advice. They have been through something that you haven't." The Gerkes found lots of information given out at the event. Hayley said she didn't know so many helping resources were available. "Knowing now that the resources are there it's comforting to know that," she added. ..... 4. " ...0 . ...+ ..... ma , . ¥¥••• .11 , aa . a ... .01... .0. .1.• ..., rm. J.ne ...., ... ..1 , at, 0.. ./..' .10 , 00 , Cindy Rodgerson, 75th ABW/MSG Key Spouse, explained that events such as these give families a chance to have a good time, gather information and set up informal playgroups. Security forces provided a Humvee which the kids played water balloon and water gun games in and around. A water buffalo provided plenty of water. "I don't think we are going to run out," said Rodgerson. Dog tags were made and provided for the kids just like the ones their moms and dads have, keeping the security forces members busy. Stuffed Sesame Street animals, recordable books and care packages — all assembled and ready to be mailed — were there for families' needs provided by the USO. USAA provided information on special benefits available when a spouse is deployed. Representatives from the CDC, Youth Center, New Parent Support Nurse, Exceptional Military Family Program (FS), A&FRC and School Liaison were at the event as were many first sergeants, chiefs and representatives from the wings and other organizations on base. Informal conversations were going on everywhere you turned. "We have Moon Dogs helping us grill ribs and Texas Roadhouse is sending us over some rolls," said Rodgerson, as she gestured at the barbecue area as delicious aromas wafted by on the breeze prior to the lunch service. Junior ROTC members from the local area ran the obstacle course with children and games suited for smaller hands and feet were located on the other side of the covered picnic area. "We have a lot of families meeting each other for the first time." said Rodgerson. "Hopefully, they are getting peer-to-peer knowledge of what others have gone through and what worked for them during a deployment/remote assignment. Sometimes just meeting a family you can hang out with during this time is just what you and your kids need. Our leadership is finding out what these families need from the base for support, what is good and what needs to be improved upon. No one can help each other if they don't know each other. This is all about getting out and meeting each other to make life easier during a stressful time." Donations were made by USO, Military One Source, USAA, NWAOR, Moondog's Café, Geneva Rock, Hill AFB Thrift Shop, Hill AFB Chapel, UMFF, Sam's Club, Comcast Cable and Boyer Hill Military Housing. (No Federal endorsement intended). . |