1 common disciplinary problems. 2 categories unique military offenses absence from duty disrespect...
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COMMON DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS
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Categories• Unique military offenses• Absence from duty• Disrespect to a officer• Orders violations
• Offenses not unique to the military• Larceny
• Assault
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•Drug Abuse• use, possession, distribution,
introduction, of illegal substances
•Unauthorized Absence•failure to go to or going from place of duty; absence from unit
Common Offenses
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Alcohol Related Offenses• drunk under circumstances
affecting good order & discipline or would discredit the military• duty related drunkenness• drunk while driving • efforts to reduce alcohol
consumption• treatment programs
Common Offenses
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Spousal Abuse
•increasing frequency
•military family life stress
•programs help families deal with stress: Command Sponsor Programs Exceptional Family Member Program Command Ombudsman
• offenses under military criminal code
Common Offenses
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Sexual Harassment
•Major topic of discussion
•U.S. military “zero tolerance
policy”
• Mandatory education
Common Offenses
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Definition
•Unwelcome sexual advances
•Requests for sexual favors
•Verbal or physical conduct of a
sexual nature
When - - -
Sexual Harassment
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Sexual Harassment• Submission to or rejection of such conduct either is:• made a term or condition of a person’s job, pay, or
career, or • is used as a basis for career decisions
OR-• Such conduct unreasonably interferes with
performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment
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Hostile Work Environment
Examples include:• display of sexual material• sexual comments, jokes• sexual remarks on appearance• terms of endearment• sexually suggestive gestures• repeated requests for dates• touching in a sexual manner
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Dealing With Sexual Harassment
• Every complaint is investigated• Counseling usually corrects minor
harassment • In serious cases, court-martial may
occur• Victim option to make formal
complaint to commander
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Fraternization
• Unduly familiar personal relationship between senior & subordinate• Normally addressed through
administrative measures• Commander may take
disciplinary measures
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• Unauthorized alteration or theft of military records• Unauthorized use of government computers
for personal or prohibited purposes• Commanders may address through
administrative or disciplinary measures
Computer Offenses
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Conclusion
• Military organizations operating under the rule of law have a code defining prohibited behavior
• Prohibitions unique to military are necessary to ensure good order & discipline and readiness
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