Motorcycles and the Navy

[xj220]

Hey, I've been considering getting a motorcycle for a long time and I'm going to take the MSF course on the base pretty soon. I did a search and found some good threads on here, but most of them were pretty old. I'm curious, assuming I fill out the ORM sheet here at API and follow the DoD rules regarding clothing and equipment, what happens if I get injured? I understand if it's serious I'll get booted, but what about something temporary and that's recoverable? I'd appreciate any information on this, thanks.

 

[Scamahmrd]

It really depends on the seriousness of the injury. I know of a couple of people that were injured pretty severely in motorcycle accidents after primary. They were allowed to stay, but it just depends on all of the circumstances.

 

[Hozer]

If you are in a motorcycle wreck and are injured, there will be a LODI. Line of Duty Investigation. No big deal.
As long as you wear your PPE, and are qualified (MSF, endorsement, insurance) you are good to go.

 

[feddoc]

If you are in a motorcycle wreck and are injured, there will be a LODI. Line of Duty Investigation. No big deal.
As long as you wear your PPE, and are qualified (MSF, endorsement, insurance) you are good to go.

Yea, what he said. I have been that investigating guy on a few of these and, when the person in question did all that...and wasn't drunk/drugged, AWOL/UA, all turned out well.

 

[xj220]

Thanks, my biggest concern is that after working this hard for everything I'd lose my pilot spot. Rolling back wouldn't be as bad, but I can't afford to not be a pilot and at this point in the game, we're pretty disposable.