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A Message From the Master Driver WO1 'Titch' Mortiboy
11 September 2007
Trying to influence areas such as attitude and behaviour is a big challenge, but the trick will be to make small steps and gains, and to target groups and areas where the education is needed.
The groups within Army are quite diverse and require different training levels and messages. We have commanders and drivers; novice and experienced drivers; specialist and All Corps drivers.
In the military environment it is critical that everyone takes ownership of the campaign. Commanders and leaders will play a key role, as will those who issue policy and guidance, those that enforce the rules, and all of us who drive.
In any given situation, drivers know what they should do and not do, and they have a choice. Ultimately the decision rests with the driver, and the aim of the campaign boils down to refining their knowledge and skills, and most importantly, encouraging an attitude that means more often than not, they will make the safe and responsible decision.
‘Lead to win…drive to survive.’ Encompassing part of the Army’s mission statement, this theme reinforces the responsibility of the commander and driver. There is risk is much of what soldiers do, but our aim is not to lose our people and equipment through road crash due to a lack of leadership or poor driver behaviour.
This page was last reviewed on 14 September 2007 and is current.
