Photo By Sgt. Karis Mattingly | Service members participate in the Level 3 Riders Course, at Naha Military Port, April...... read more read more
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NAHA PORT, OKINAWA, Japan-- Service members attended the Level 3 Advanced Track Day Motorcycle Training, April 19 at Naha Military Port.
The level 3 course is a voluntary advanced training course for all active duty service members who have already obtained their motorcycle license. The layout of the track is designed to include multiple turns and straightaways to mimic realistic roads. Coaches and flaggers hold up flags to gain riders' attention in order to communicate procedures and safety precautions. The instructors use a variety of safety props to train the students on drills, procedures and techniques.
“We value training,” said Pat Yamashiro, the training technician coach with Installation Safety Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler. “With the training we provide, we are able to see the riders skill set escalate throughout the day. This is designed to get riders up to real-world speeds with a controlled environment so we can observe what they are doing, identify errors and teach them correct techniques.”
According to Yamashiro, while the training is open to all service members, the Installation Safety Office hosts the training to specifically target Marines.
“The United States Marine Corps saw increased fatality on motorcycles, and implemented the level 3 training as a continual effort with the traffic safety program, “ said Yamashiro.
The training provided is the most advanced out of three different ability levels and the motorcycle riders were able to put their skills to the test.
“It’s challenging, realistic, and teaches the rider the limits of their capability,” said Gunnery Sgt. Terrance Harrell, a participant in the course. “Doing this course allows us to focus on technique and body position. The training is very beneficial.”
Service members interested in any of three different levels courses, including advanced track day motorcycle training, should contact their local installation safety office.
| Date Taken: | 04.19.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 04.19.2019 06:55 |
| Story ID: | 318777 |
| Location: | CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JP |
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