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1 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 3000 MARINE CORPS PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC 20350-3000 MCO SD 29 Nov 2011 MARINE CORPS ORDER From: Commandant of the MARINE CORPS To; Distribution List Subj, MARINE CORPS TRAFFIC safety PROGRAM (DRIVESAFE) Ref, Encl, (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) DOD Instruction , "DOD Traffic safety Program," wjCH 1, April 2, 2010 DOD Instruction , "DOD safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program," August 19, 1998 DOD R, nManagement, Acquisition, and Use of Motor Vehicles/II March 16, 2007 49 CFR S71 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTeD) f December 2009 OPNAVINST 4460.

2 1A MCO SECNAV M-S210. 1 (1) MARINE CORPS Traffic safety Program (DRIVESAFE) Manual Report Required, safety Belt Usage Report (Report Control Symbol DD-S100-03 (External Report Control Symbol DD-A&T(A)2083)) encl (1), chap. 10 par. 16c and Appendix A . 1 . Situation. Motor vehicle crashes resulting in serious injuries and fatalities continue to degrade MARINE CORPS combat readiness. Aggressive risk management and engaged leadership at all levels will ensure a climate of preparedness and highway survival. In accordance with references (a) through (h) I this Order revises the MARINE CORPS Traffic safety Program, short title "DRIVESAFE," shown at enclosure (1), for the purpose of protecting the force and ensuring readiness.

3 2. Cancellation. MCO 3. Mission. To prevent motor vehicle-related mishaps and the resulting deaths, injuries, and property damage through a comprehensive and effective Traffic safety Program that applies risk management strategies in support of force preservation and operational readiness. 4. Execution a. Commander's Intent and Concept of Operations (1) Commander's Intent (a) Leadership and use of risk management concepts and techniques are key in supporting force preservation and operational readiness. Enclosure (1) is a Manual to assist commanders with implementing the MARINE CORPS Traffic safety Program in garrison, in training, and during military operations, exercises and deployments.

4 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A , Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. MCO 29 Nov 2011 (b) Commanders should use all available tools to identify high 'risk operators of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, and intervene before risky behavior results in an injury or death. Reckless conduct while operating a motor vehicle will not be tolerated. Commanders should establish policies addressing accountability and responsibility for reckless driving behavior. (2) Concept of Operations (a) Enclosure (1) outlines the MARINE CORPS DRIVESAFE Program, assigns responsibilities, identifies minimum implementation requirements, and provides instructions for administration of the DRIVESAFE Program.

5 (b) The DRIVESAFE Program provides revised guidelines for mishap reduction with a systemic approach to achieving implementation requirements. b. Commanders/Commanding Officers/Officers-In-Charge (OIC) Requirements (1) Comply with the content and intent of this Order and all references. (2) Plan, budget, executer monitor, and continuously improve traffic safety programs within your purview. (3) Institute policy and initiatives that support a comprehensive system that includes the risk management process to prevent the loss of personnel, facilities, weapons systems, and equipment during peacetime and wartime due to traffic mishaps.

6 (4) Follow the Highway safety Program Guidelines (HSPG) as incorporated within Department of Defense (DOD) policy and procedures. Requests for a variance to HSPG must be approved by the Commandant of the MARINE CORPS ( safety Division) (CMC (SD prior to implementing any less stringent requirements. Requests must identify how the variance will result in measurable and sustainable improvement of performance. c. Coordinating Instructions. Submit all recommendations concerning this Order to CMC (SD) via the chain of command. 5. Administration and Logistics a. CMC (SD) administers the MARINE CORPS DRIVESAFE Program.))

7 B. MARINE CORPS installation commanders shall ensure a written traffic safety program that includes training requirements is established at each installation and that the program applies to all tenant organizations. The program will be under control of the Base or Installation safety Manager as an integral part of the safety and Occupational Health Program. c. Installations shall submit an annual safety Belt Usage Report as shown in enclosure (1), to the applicable Regional safety Office ( MARINE CORPS Installations (MCI)-EAST, MCI-WEST, MCI-PAC, etc.). MCI Command will ensure accuracy and collate into one report before forwarding to CMC (SD) by 1 March annually.

8 2 MCO 29 Nov 2011 d. Commanders of tenant activities and units down to the battalion/squadron level shall establish a written traffic safety program that supports and complements the program established by the installation. e. Unit/Installation Traffic safety Managers shall establish and maintain a Standard Operating Procedures manual with corresponding Desktop Procedures relevant to their installation and organizational goals. Officers, noncommissioned officers, and civilian managers at all levels shall ensure strong emphasis is placed on the prevention of traffic mishaps.

9 F. Traffic safety shall be incorporated into on-duty and off-duty training programs on a continuing basis ( safety stand downs, operational pauses, etc.). g. Records Management. Developers, owners, and users of all MARINE CORPS information systems have the responsibility to establish and implement adequate operation and information technology controls including records management requirements to ensure the proper maintenance and use of records, regardless of format or medium, to promote accessibility and authorized retention per the approved records schedule and applicable references.

10 6. Command and Signal a. Command. This Order is applicable to the MARINE CORPS Total Force. b. Signal. This Order is effective the date signed. DISTRIBUTION: PCN 10207230000 >7~.~D ~ Assistant Commandant of the MARINE CORPS 3 MARINE CORPS TRAFFIC safety PROGRAM (DRIVESAFE) MANUAL i Mea 29 Nov 2011 Enclosure (1) LOCATOR SHEET Subj: MARINE CORPS TRAFFIC safety PROGRAM (DRIVESAFE) MANUAL Location: MCO 29 Nov 2011 (Indicate the location(s) of the copy(ies) of this Order.) ii Enclosure (1) RECORD OF CHANGES Log completed change action as indicated. Change Date of Date Number Change Entered iii Signature of Incorporated MCO 29 Nov 2011 Person Change Enclosure (1) IDENTIFICATION Chapter 1 l.