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AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011 139
Attachment 11
PRE-DEPARTURE SAFETY BRIEFING GUIDE (EXAMPLES ONLY)
A11.1. Purpose. Help military and civilian employees on orders, especially those under the age
of 26, reduce the potential for a traffic mishap by identifying and mitigating risks involving
travel by private motor vehicle for leave, PCS and temporary duty assignments.
A11.2. Overview. Commanders, managers and supervisors will help guide and mentor
employees in applying personal risk management when planning for a trip. Consider the
following factors to guide the discussion on assessing risk and identifying mitigating strategies,
but also consider and address other factors based on the unique nature of each situation. This
interactive briefing may be documented on AF Form 4392, Pre-Departure Safety Briefing Form.
A11.2.1. Urge the driver to carefully and thoroughly plan the trip, allowing time for rest
prior to departure and to take a break at least every two hours.
A11.2.2. Travelers are not to drive more than 10 hours during any 24-hour period.
Motorcyclists are highly encouraged to travel fewer hours. Highly recommend that travelers
get a good night’s sleep (7-8 hours) while traveling.
A11.2.3. Airmen must ensure they have sufficient funds available to cover expenses (a
shortage of funds often leads to exhausting, marathon driving).
A11.2.4. Travelers must check the weather forecast for the intended route of travel.
A11.2.5. Discourage driving during late night hours. Remind the traveler that there is a
greater chance to encounter impaired (intoxicated, fatigued) drivers on the road at night than
during the day.
A11.2.6. Stress the value of occupant restraint devices (mandatory for military personnel),
including child restraints and the use of helmets and personal protective equipment by
motorcyclists; review the hazard of reduced visibility due to factors such as darkness,
weather, sun glare; and touch on the issue of being alert for road hazards such as animals
crossing the roadway, stalled or slow-moving vehicles, and so forth.
A11.2.7. Stress the importance of vehicle condition — vehicle defects also contribute to
mishaps.
A11.2.8. Discuss the main causes of injury and death by vehicle mishaps in the Air Force,
which include speeding or excessive speed for conditions, fatigue, inattention or distraction,
not wearing seatbelts and the effects of medication and alcohol.
A11.3. Additional Information. Advise the member to contact their unit commander, first
sergeant, flight commander, immediate supervisor or command post in the event of a mishap or
if an emergency situation arises. Ensure the individual is provided the phone numbers of the
points of contact.
A11.4. DELETE.
A11.5. DELETE.