I.B.01. Att 3_Period of Instruction.pdf

Training

Master Drivers Training Course (MDTC) Period of Instruction

Summary: Polaris Defense provides Master Drivers Training Course (MDTC) to military and government agencies upon request. This outline provides the general guidelines of the course and the requirements for conducting the class.

To order this, or any other Polaris Defense Training, please contact:

Polaris Government and Defense gov.service@polaris.com or call 1 (866) 468-7783 mailto:gov.service@polaris.com

Content

Section 1: Introduction

1-1. Purpose 1-2. Mission 1-3. Instructor Certification

Section 2: Course Details

2-1. Course Description 2-2. Hourly Breakdown 2-3. Detailed Description

Section 3: Requirements

3-1. Unit Requirements 3-2. Student Requirements 3-3. Facilities Requirements

Section 4: Coordination

4-1. Initial Coordination 4-2. Final Coordination

Section 5: Point of Contact

Appendix

1. Vehicle Standards

1: Introduction

1-1. Purpose. There is currently no Military or Government means to train and certify personnel to properly incorporate Polaris vehicles into a unit or organization’s licensing program. The Polaris Defense Master Drivers Training Course (MDTC) is a training program designed to train the requesting unit’s personnel on Polaris machines and the proper driving techniques for tactical and administrative operations. This is a four day “Train the Trainer” course and designed as a force multiplier to any DOD unit or other government organization. Upon graduation, graduates will be able to incorporate Polaris vehicles into their unit’s own licensing/driving programs.

1-2. Mission. To provide high quality training to Military and Government agencies to provide units with the training needed to properly operate their fleet of Polaris Defense vehicles.

1-3. Instructor Certification. All Polaris Defense instructors are certified and maintain national level certification by the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) as well as the ATV Safety Institute of America.

2: Course Details

2-1. Course Description. The training provided through Polaris Defense’s MDTC is a four-day course designed around safe operation and preventative maintenance of the vehicle. It consists of a four day Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) Driver/Coach Training Course designed to teach evaluation and coaching techniques, presentation methods and communication skills. This is a pass/fail course, and all Driver/Coach Candidates must have prior off-highway riding experience.

2-2. Hourly Breakdown.

Day Duration Tas k

1 .5 hours Welcome and Introductions.

.5 hour

ROHVA Basic Driver Course Materials

1 2.5 hour Driver/Coach Prep (Initial Teaching Concepts)

1 4 hour Open Trail Experience

1 .5 hour Review/Debrief Day 1

2 1 hour ROHVA Basic Driver/Coach Guide Review

2 3 hours Spotting

2 1.5 hours Admin/Knowledge Test

2 2 hour Student Teaching Assignments. Review and Debrief

3 1 hour Initial Teaching Concepts

3 2 hours Intro to peer teaching

3 4 hours Recovery Operations

3 1 hour Assign Exercises for day 4

4 .5 hour Admin/Action Plan

4 3 hour Student Teaching

4 1 hour Equipment / Combat loading

4 3 hours Obstacle negotiation / field driving with load (student driving)

4 .5 hours After Action Review / graduation

36 hours Total instruction time

40 hours Total Course time (including meals and breaks)

2-3. Detailed Description. MDTC is coordinated as a 4-day course from 0800-1700hrs each day.

Each student must attend all 4 days to receive a ROHVA Trainer Certification.

(1) Day 01: 8 hours of instruction given by Polaris Defense instructor. Key training objectives for Day 01 - Each student will be able to:

a. Discuss and use ROHVA designated course material.

b. Identify safety features on Polaris vehicle.

c. Perform a proper Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service (PMCS) on

Polaris vehicles.

d. Prepare for Drivers/Coach Training.

(2) Day 02: 8 hours of instruction given by Polaris Defense instructor. Key training objectives for Day 02 - Each student will be able to:

a. Discuss inherent dangers of off-road operation.

b. Negotiate Hills and Slopes.

c. Negotiate Water Obstacles.

d. Negotiate deadfalls.

e. Prepare Teaching assignments.

(3) Day 03: 8 hours of instruction given by Polaris Defense instructor. Key training objective for Day 03 - Each student will be able to:

a. Safely recover the vehicle.

b. Teach Combat load of a vehicle.

c. Identify the different dynamics of driving a loaded vehicle versus unloaded.

d. Negotiate a loaded vehicle over obstacles.

(4) Day 04: 8 hours of instruction given by Polaris Defense instructor. Key training objective for Day 04 - Each student will be able to:

a. Train in Recovery Techniques.

b. Teach Combat load of a vehicle.

c. Safely run students through ROHVA cone course.

3: Requirements

3-1. Unit Requirements. The requesting unit must provide all vehicles necessary to run MDTC training. The class size is limited to six personnel.

(1) ALL VEHICLES BEING UTILIZED FOR DRIVING MUST MEET BASIC

STANDARDS AND BE SAFE TO OPERATE. VEHICLES THAT CANNOT MEET

BASIC SAFTEY STANDARDS CANNOT BE DRIVEN. SEE APPENDIX 1

(2) The unit will need to assign one primary representative to function as the liaison between the requesting unit and the Polaris Defense Instructor. This unit representative should be familiar with any unit, post or installation policies concerning the use and driving of small utility vehicles on base.

(3) On the last day of ROHVA training the candidates are evaluated on teaching the ROV Basic

Driver Course to a group of up to 6 students. It is the unit’s responsibility to provide these students.

3-2. Student Requirements. A military/government or organizational driver’s license is required for all students.

(1) All students are required to wear authorized riding attire. Polaris Defense recommends that any operator have the following items: Duty uniform (pants and long-sleeved uniform), ACH or DOT Helmet, Eye protection, Gloves, Reflective belt or vest.

(2) All students will complete the Driver Coach Application forms 50 days prior to start date.

(3) Candidates will begin reviewing course materials 30 days prior to start date.

(4) All pre-work assignments are due NLT start date.

3-3. Facilities Requirements.

(1) Riding Range that meets the following:

• Approximately 220’ X 220’ unpaved off-road area.

o Free of obstacles, ruts, mounds, fences, mud, water, and guide wires.

o Range may be grass, dirt, gravel, sand, or hard packed snow.

o Pavement or ice cannot be used, no exceptions.

o Easy access, area should be accessible by car and trucks with or without trailers used to transport the ROVs.

o Away from other riders/OHV traffic.

o Located away from residences or business effected by sound, dust, etc.

o Adequate drainage in the event of rain.

• Consider availability of shad, water, and toilets.

• Identify and list:

o Nearest telephone location or cell phone coverage.

o Availability and phone number(s) of the closest emergency medical facilities.

• Written permission of the landowner must be obtained before you use private property for the course.

• Proximity to classroom facilities, motels, and restaurants.

(2) Trail experiences and terrain features that include:

• Rocky terrain

• Sandy terrain

• Driving near trees

• Driving through water

• Driving on muddy terrain

• Driving on hills

• Side hilling.

(3) Classroom facilities that include:

• Seating with enough room for six students and, if applicable, observers.

• Flip chart, chalkboard/dry erase board.

• Proximity to riding range (co-located is best), motels and restaurants.

(4) ROV Driver Course Equipment and Supplies to include:

• Seating for ROV Driver Course Students

• Twenty-seven cones (28 inches tall)

• Three Obstacles 6” x 8” x 6” (2 4” x 6" bolted together works well)

• Fire extinguisher

• First aid kit

• Tire pump

• Low pressure tier gauge

• Fuel can and fuel

• Other (per Driver Coach Trainer’s request)

(5) Should vehicles need to be transported to another training area, please ensure that this transportation requirement does not disrupt the training schedule, and lift is available throughout the course.

4: Coordination

4-1. Initial Coordination. Direct coordination between Polaris Defense instructor providing the course and the unit representative should take place as far out as possible. A minimum of 10 weeks in advance is recommended. Topics for discussion:

(1) Date of Course to be provided

(2) Unit and Facility Level Requirements

(3) Consumables Required

(4) Safety and First Aid Devices

(5) Vehicle recovery plan

The unit representative should be familiar with any unit, post or installation policies or guidance concerning the use and driving of small utility vehicles on the installation.

4-2. Final Coordination. Polaris Defense instructor will arrive one duty day prior to the start of the course to conduct his final coordination with the unit representative and to inspect the following:

(1) Classroom

(2) Vehicles to be used in the course

(3) Inspection of the off-road driving areas. ( Can also be done by “map recon”)

(4) Class Size

5: Point of Contact

5-1. Point of Contact. To order this, or any other Polaris Defense Training, please contact: Polaris Government and Defense at gov.service@polaris.com or call 1-866-468-7783.

mailto:gov.service@polaris.com

Appendix

1. Vehicle Standards

(1) The hosting unit’s vehicles will be utilized for the training.

(2) Polaris Defense instructors are not authorized to instruct proper driving techniques on any Polaris vehicle that fails to meet basic safety requirements or is not in proper operation.

(3) It is the hosting unit’s responsibility to ensure that all Polaris vehicles that are to be utilized for driving meet basic safety standards and are ready to operate at the time of the Polaris Defense instructor’s inspections. If a vehicle is deemed not operational during the inspection, the hosting unit will need to repair or replace the vehicle prior to the commencement of the training period to allow adequate time for a re-inspection.

Failure to provide operational vehicles will affect the class student to vehicle limitations.

(4) Vehicle areas Polaris Defense Instructor will inspect:

• All operator safety systems are present and in operating condition:

o Seat belts o Door nets (as required) o Seating is secure o Operator areas are not damaged or would impair driving or riding o ROPS roll cage in position and not damaged or missing

• Mechanical systems are in good working condition:

o Fuel – full tank o Oil – correct level o Radiator fluid – correct level o Brake fluid – correct level o Transmission fluid – correct level o Differential fluid – correct level o Battery fluid – correct level o Brakes - All brakes are operational and are working properly o Tires – Tread ware acceptable and air pressure correct

• Overall vehicle inspection:

o No lose or broken parts that would impair driving o Operator control surfaces are not damaged and are operational o Passenger seating is secure and operational o Dump box is operational and can be secured o Vehicle cabs are operational, and all doors can be secured

(5) Unit level modifications and use:

• Units that have modified vehicles may use these vehicles in the course, but they must meet the criteria above for inspection. Units are encouraged to coordinate ahead of time with the Polaris Defense Training Manager or Instructor prior to the start of the course to discuss any concerns. If during the final inspection, the Polaris Defense instructor believes your modification renders the vehicle unsafe for operation, then that vehicle cannot be utilized for the course.