IMCOM-Europe is responsible for execution of the Army Traffic Safety Training Program (ATSTP) in the European Theater of Operation. ATSTP training, as required per AR 385-10 & USAREUR TASKORD 07-0250 (Army Traffic Safety Training Program), has been implemented to help reduce both on and off duty traffic mishaps and goes above and beyond training required for a USAREUR/SETAF/SHAPE/USAFE driver’s license. Click here for additional regulations.

Effective immediately: Only Active Duty Soldiers are permitted to ATSTP contract-based Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) rider courses per DoDI 6055.04. Civilians/Contractors are exempt from the MSF training requirement (see: http://www.hqusareur.army.mil/rmv/basic_pov_information.htm and scroll down to “Attention Motorcycle Owners”), and may only be trained by voluntary MSF RiderCoaches off-duty. Specific guidance for Italy will follow – until final resolution, Civilians/Contractors must take MSF training by voluntary MSF RiderCoaches off-duty. Note: NAVSUPPACT NAPLES INST 11240.29D is dated 16 July 2009, but USASETAF Reg 190-2 has not been updated since 10 Jan 2007. All courses will be certified 10 working days before the course date; if there are less Soldiers signed up than listed in following guidance, course will be canceled, students will be informed of the cancellation & will receive a substitute course date instead. Intermediate Driving Course: 12 Soldiers; MSF courses (BRC & ERC) listed as one instructor/six riders per course: minimum students required – five; BRC & ERC listed as two instructor/twelve riders per course: minimum student number – eleven; Military Sportsbike Rider Course (MSRC), always two instructors – ten students required. As said: SUSPENSE DATE is TEN CALENDAR DAYS before the course start date.

In an effort to improve the registration process, ATSTP has implemented a new system through AIRS (Army IMCOM Registration System). Registration in AIRS for all ATSTP courses (Intermediate Driver Course as well as Motorcycle Safety Foundation/MSF courses) is mandatory. For instructions on how to use AIRS please click here.

Soldiers must have US State issued motorcycle license/endorsement, and sucessfully completed USAREUR 4-hour motorcycle orientation course with 30-question test before being admitted to an initial MSF course to receive USAREUR motorcycle license.” Check with your local Drivers Training/Testing Station, especially at BENELUX and Italy, for licensing issues.

Title Instructional Method Target Audience Status
Accident Avoidance Course
(1 hours)
Online
 
 All Soldiers and civilian drivers of AMVs/ GSA fleet (AR 385-10) Deleted by Sec Army memo, dtd. 18 April 2018
Introduction to Driver’s Training
(1 hour)		 AIT Classroom Instruction AIT Students Provided in AIT classrooms
Local Hazards
(USAREUR Drivers License,
SHAPE License,
USAFE License,
SETAF License)		 Classroom Drivers license training All Soldiers and civilians Provided at Driver Training and Testing Stations
Intermediate Driver Course (IDC) -
2.5 hours 		Classroom Soldiers under 26 years of age, includes non-drivers

TRAINING CURRENTLY NOT OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
MSF Basic Rider Course (BRC)
(2 days/16 hours) 		Classroom Instructions & Range Exercises

Soldier Motorcycle riders:
Newly Licensed OR Re-entry Riders.
Loaner bikes available for BRC, only

 Training currently being offered
MSF Experienced Rider Course (ERC)
(1 day/8 hours) 		Classroom Instructions Soldier Motorcycle Riders Training currently being offered
MSF Military Sportsbike Riders Course (MSRC)
(1 day/8 hours) 		Classroom Instructions & Range Exercises Soldier Sportbike Riders, regular street bikes, sportstourers, crossovers (no cruisers with limited lean angle) Training currently being offered

Motorcycle Rules & Regulations

To ride a motorcycle legally in Europe, the Army requires you to possess a valid MSF card [BRC-I card, valid up to 12 months; BRC-II (former ERC) and MSRC cards valid up to five years]. You must have your stateside license with motorcycle endorsement or host nation license with endorsement to obtain a temporary USAREUR, SETAF, SHAPE, USAFE certificate of license. You also need to temporarily register your motorcycle with vehicle registration. Successful completion of an MSF course allows you permanent licensure and vehicle registration. Please contact your local Driver’s Testing & Training Station (DTTS) and vehicle registration office for additional information. Click here for details. Soldiers are not required to take any leave for attending an MSF course IAW DoDI 6055.04, 20Apr09, Chg2 23Jan13, para 4.k.(1) "Do not charge leave to individuals or require individuals to pay for training required by this Instruction."

IMPORTANT NOTES:

For information regarding Garrison travel distances and times in Europe, Click Here.

Motorcycle trainings require a minimum of five students, respectively a minimum of eleven students in case of a two-instructor-provided 12-rider course. Exemption: MSRCs require a minimum of ten students, maximum of 12 students registered NLT 10 working days before the course date." Students who need to withdraw from an MSF course, are required to give 24 hour notice by contacting IMCOM-Europe Safety. Failure to do so will put the student on 30-day stand-by notice, meaning the student will have to wait 30 days before being allowed to attend another course (however, if earlier classes do not fill up, the IMCOM-Europe Safety office may choose to make an exception).

Please read the Class Requirements and Personal Protection Equipment before attending your MSF course. Click here for maps and locations.

In the event of extreme weather conditions (i.e. heavy snow or ice), courses may be cancelled without notice. Rain will not cause MSF courses to be cancelled. Weather-related cancellations are at the discretion of the instructor. The instructor may also choose to stop a class due to the onset of extreme weather, postponing completion for another date.

IMCOM - Europe Sponsored MSF RiderCoach Courses

"Due to budget constraints there will be no MSF RiderCoach courses offered. MSF training will be provided by means of the ATSTP contract provided training for Active Duty Soldiers (to include Reserve Soldiers on orders). If you're a DA Civilian or family member and would like to complete an MSF training, recommend you contact the local Garrison Safety Office & let them know - they will try to find a voluntary MSF RiderCoach to provide MSF training.  Note:  your chances of being offered an MSF training at your Garrison increase if you find at least two more riders interested in this training."

 

Contact Information:

IMCOM-Europe Safety
DSN (314) 544-2301, Civ: 0611-143-544-2301 [from Italy & BENELUX:  +49-(0)611-143-544-2301]