KADENAABI24-302 governs the vehicle accident and abuse program for government motor vehicles assigned to Kadena Air Base.
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It defines accidents, abuse, fair wear and tear, and incidents, and assigns vehicle management authority to evaluate events. It requires responsible organizations to fund accident and abuse damage and addresses investigations, reimbursement, and privately owned vehicle accidents.
Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all persons operating government owned, commercially leased and rented Government Motor Vehicle, assigned to Kadena Air Base, which are loaded in the Basing & Logistics Analytics Data Environment (BLADE).
The goal of a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Accident and Abuse Program is to (1) reduce mishaps; (2) avert personal injury or death to Department of Defense (DoD) personnel; and (3) reduce the wing cost of vehicle accident and abuse repairs. (paragraph 24-302)
Abuse: GMV damage caused by willful or negligent acts of improper operation or care. (paragraph 24-302)
VFM/VMS will evaluate and validate each alleged GMV occurred event on a case-by-case basis. (paragraph 2)
Responsible organizations will fund all costs associated with GMV abuse and/or accident damage, to include repair costs of an accident involving multiple GMVs. (paragraph 2)
In all accident or abuse cases where responsibility is disputed, the 18 MSG/CC or designated representative will have final decision authority. (paragraph 2)