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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BLAZ, Guam -- The Marine Corps has a long line of history outside of just its basic safety courses and facilitating recreational riding. During WWII the Marine Corps utilized motorcycles for a variety of reconnaissance and dispatch missions, taking advantage of their lightweight mobility and smaller target for missions requiring a low profile. Reconnaissance and some special forces Marines still are trained for motorcycle use today as they remain a tool for the United States military. Whether it be recreational transportation or a special operations mission, the Marine Corps is dedicated to providing motorcycle training to those wishing to learn.
Motorcycles have been around for more than a century, with the first being produced in 1885. They have skyrocketed in popularity throughout the years because of their reference and use in movies, TV shows and music, but with the famous image of the motorcycle comes its well-known dangers to riders. That is why the Marine Corps makes it a priority to make sure that service members that have a desire to ride are qualified and can do so safely.
As a part of becoming qualified to operate a motorcycle on any Marine Corps base, you are required to not only have a civilian motorcycle license but also to complete the Basic Riders Course. The BRC is a two-day course that focuses on basic skills and safety procedures when operating a motorcycle, as well as providing a standardized training for all service members looking to become qualified. This past month, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz held a motorcycle safety course for service members as a part of the BRC.
“I have always wanted to ride a motorcycle, and I began riding in the Marine Corps,” said Staff Sgt. Kyle Althoff, communications maintenance chief, Camp Blaz, “Everyone knows the dangers of riding so it’s always good to get a refresher on all the basics to ensure everyone enjoys the thrill while still showing up to work the next day.”
Marines with Camp Blaz began their course with a quick overview of the essential parts of their motorcycles. Then they rode on e Guam’s main roads while taking intermittent stops to evaluate some of the safety concerns and dangers they observed during their ride. As Camp Blaz continues to build up, classes such as these are the steppingstones to a much larger program in the future.This course serves as just another pillar of improvement and progress for the base as a whole.
Motorcycles have been around for more than a century, with the first being produced in 1885. They have skyrocketed in popularity throughout the years because of their reference and use in movies, TV shows and music, but with the famous image of the motorcycle comes its well-known dangers to riders. That is why the Marine Corps makes it a priority to make sure that service members that have a desire to ride are qualified and can do so safely.
| Date Taken: | 04.17.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 04.21.2025 20:37 |
| Story ID: | 495476 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BLAZ, GU |
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