Augusta, Georgia
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US Military Vets MC doesn't require any specific make or style of motorcycle. Touring, cruisers, choppers, trikes, customs, etc....any style accepted, it is the rider that becomes a member of the club.
The only specific requirements are that the bike's displacement is more than 750cc, and it must be maintained properly for safety reasons.
A prospect can not wear any portion of the three piece patch. Once someone becomes a 'Probate', they are allowed to wear the top and bottom 'rockers' when accompanied by a full patch holding member. The center portion of the patch must be EARNED, we are not a mail order club!
The FTO will decide when a 'Probate' is ready to be brought before the full patch members to be considered for full patch status, with all rights, privileges and responsibilities that a full patch MC Brotherhood receives.
While a prospective member is in the prospect phase, it allows him/her to 'check out' the club and the members without making any kind of commitment. It takes a certain level of skill to ride with a group, both the prospect and the club members can evaluate the prospect's riding skill during this time. It gives the club and the prospect time to 'feel each other out'. The probate phase is the time that the future member becomes familiar with club rules and riding practices.
The world of motorcycle clubs has their own rules and
procedures; when someone is a 'Probate' they can learn the proper conduct and Protocol
for a member of a MC.
During the 'Probate' phase, the FTO 'Field Training Officer' will work closely
with the 'Probate' to help him/her learn the Protocol of a motorcycle club. In
addition, the FTO will assign a patch holding club member to work closely with
the 'Probate'.
Along with a valid license, you should possess a good deal of riding ability; this club is not a club to teach you how to ride your motorcycle.
The one piece patch is usually representative of a social club or family group.
A two piece patch can represent many different types of groups, but are designed not to resemble a motorcycle club's ' Colors ' .
The three piece patch is traditionally reserved for motorcycle clubs only.
Well, the best explanation that I have seen, was written by Brother 'Ghost'
USMVMC Virginia .
It is well worth the time to read, and with his permission it is duplicated here
I want to thank you Brother 'Ghost', a job well done!
Neptune
USMV MC Augusta, GA © 2006-08