regulations for the corps of cadets (blue book)
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REGULATIONS FOR THECORPS OF CADETS
(BLUE BOOK)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA DAHLONEGA, GEORGIA
1 AUGUST 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1.1 History ......................................................................................................11.2 Introduction ...............................................................................................11.3 Mission .....................................................................................................21.4 Purpose ....................................................................................................21.5 Scope .......................................................................................................21.6 Interpretation ............................................................................................31.7 Compliance ..............................................................................................31.8 Actions in Cases Not Covered .................................................................31.9 Administrative Organization .....................................................................31.10 OfficeoftheCommandant .......................................................................51.11 RoleoftheCommandant .........................................................................51.12 ROTCShoulderSleeveInsigniaSymbolism ............................................61.13 Weapons Displayed on Campus ..............................................................71.14 Dedicated Areas On Campus ...................................................................71.15 Reveille and Retreat .................................................................................81.16 TAPS ........................................................................................................81.17 OathofOffice ...........................................................................................91.18 General Orders .........................................................................................91.19 WarrorEthos ............................................................................................91.20 InformationontheM-16A2 .......................................................................91.21 InformationonArmyROTC ......................................................................91.22 TraditionsintheCorps ...........................................................................10
CHAPTER 2: THE CORPS OF CADETS2.1 General ...................................................................................................112.2 TheUNGHonorCode ............................................................................112.3 TheUNGCorpsofCadetsCrest ............................................................112.4 Cadet Creed ...........................................................................................112.5 Affiliation .................................................................................................122.6 Purpose ..................................................................................................122.7 Distribution .............................................................................................122.8 Cadet Expectations ................................................................................122.9 Values .....................................................................................................132.10 Military Organization ...............................................................................142.11 Boar's Head Brigade Organization .........................................................142.12 CriteriaforRankSelection .....................................................................152.13 CommandandStaff ...............................................................................172.14 Training ...................................................................................................18
CHAPTER 3: FORMATIONS3.1 General ...................................................................................................203.2 TypesofFormations ...............................................................................203.3 Additional Events ....................................................................................223.4 Timeliness ..............................................................................................22
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CHAPTER 4: AUTHORIZATIONS AND PRIVILEGES4.1 General ...................................................................................................234.2 SpecificPrivileges ..................................................................................234.3 Leave ......................................................................................................234.4 CivilianClothing ......................................................................................294.5 MotorVehicle ..........................................................................................294.6 Motorcycles ............................................................................................294.7 Weapons on Campus .............................................................................304.8 Firearms .................................................................................................304.9 Knives .....................................................................................................304.10 Tasers .....................................................................................................304.11 Non-ResidentCadet(MilitaryCommuter)Privileges ..............................304.12 Non-ResidentCadet(MilitaryCommuter)Responsibilities ....................304.13 VarsitySportsAthletes ...........................................................................314.14 Honor Company .....................................................................................32
CHAPTER 5: MILITARY COURTESY AND SOCIAL CUSTOMS5.1 General ...................................................................................................335.2 Salutes ...................................................................................................335.3 Reporting Procedures ............................................................................355.4 CourtesywithintheResidenceHall(Barracks)Rooms ..........................355.5 Personal Honors .....................................................................................365.6 Introduction to Social Customs ...............................................................365.7 TheTraditionofBeingaLadyoraGentleman .......................................365.8 CorrectSpeech ......................................................................................375.9 Introductions ...........................................................................................385.10 SocialAffairsandManners:Reception ..................................................385.11 TableManners ........................................................................................395.12 Invitations, Acceptance, and Regrets .....................................................405.13 FraternizationwithSubordinates ............................................................415.14 FraternizationwithUnderclassmen ........................................................415.15 FraternizationwithMembersofCorpsofCadets ...................................425.16 Additional Rules and Courtesies ............................................................42
CHAPTER 6: APPEARANCE AND UNIFORMS6.1 Introduction .............................................................................................436.2 General ...................................................................................................436.3 UniformMaintenance .............................................................................436.4 UniformIssueandExchange .................................................................436.5 Persoanl Appearance .............................................................................446.6 CorpsofCadetsUniforms ......................................................................466.7 UniformAccessories ...............................................................................69
CHAPTER 7: RESIDENCE HALLS (BARRACKS)
7.1 Soliciting .................................................................................................707.2 Baggage .................................................................................................707.3 Residence Hall Areas .............................................................................707.4 Day Rooms .............................................................................................717.5 Bathing ...................................................................................................717.6 Animals ...................................................................................................717.7 Security ..................................................................................................717.8 Electrical Wiring and Appliances ............................................................727.9 Equipment ..............................................................................................727.10 FoodintheBarracks ..............................................................................727.11 Custodial Service and Supplies ..............................................................727.12 Lights ......................................................................................................72
7.13 Musical Instruments ...............................................................................727.14 Radios, Televisions, and Stereos ...........................................................737.15 Common Areas .......................................................................................737.16 Room Cleanliness ..................................................................................737.17 Notice to Cadets in Residence Halls ......................................................737.18 Rooms ....................................................................................................747.19 UnauthorizedArticles .............................................................................777.20 Visitation Policy ......................................................................................777.21 ResidenceHallInspection,Search,andSeizure ...................................787.22 Maintenance Requests and Damage Reports .......................................797.23 Tobacco ..................................................................................................79
CHAPTER 8: HONOR8.1 TheHonorCode .....................................................................................808.2 HonorDefined ........................................................................................808.3 PrinciplesofTheHonorCode ................................................................80
CHAPTER 9: CONDUCT9.1 General ...................................................................................................829.2 ProhibitedConductforCadets ...............................................................849.3 CorpsDiciplinaryProcessForClassIOffenses ....................................879.4 CorpsDiciplinaryProcessForClassIIOffenses ...................................909.5 InformationRegardingSanctionsandPenalties ....................................939.6 Cadet Discipline Board ...........................................................................979.7 Appeals ..................................................................................................989.8 PhysicalTrainingandCorrectiveAction .................................................98
CHAPTER 10: ACCOUNTABILITY, ADMINISTRATION, AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
10.1 Responsibility .........................................................................................9910.2 Publications ............................................................................................9910.3 OfficialCommunications .........................................................................9910.4 Social Media/Online Conduct ...............................................................10010.5 Personnel Management .......................................................................10110.6 Miscellaneous Administration ...............................................................10310.7 FireandSafetyRegulations .................................................................10610.8 Security ................................................................................................10710.9 Unit Program Policy ..............................................................................10710.10 Honor Company Competition ...............................................................10810.11 Room Reservation and Room Deposit Policy ......................................10810.12 APFTProcedures .................................................................................10910.13 Emergency Procedures ........................................................................110
Appendix I: Delinquencies ...............................................................................112Appendix II: RibbonCriteria .............................................................................118
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 HISTORYFollowingtheCivilWar,theabandonedU.S.MintpropertywasgiventotheStateofGeorgiaforeducationalpurposes,thusthebirthofwhatisnowtheUniversityofNorthGeorgia.OriginallynamedNorthGeorgiaAgriculturalCollege,theinstitutionwasestablishedin1873asaland-grantschoolofagricultureandmechanicalarts,particularly mining engineering. As area gold mining resources were depleted and agriculturaleducationwasassumedbytheUniversityofGeorgia,themissionofNorthGeorgiaCollegeevolvedintooneemphasizingartsandsciences.TheschoolwasrenamedNorthGeorgiaCollegeinthesummerof1929.NorthGeorgiaCollege’sfirstclassofstudentsrequestedthatmilitarytrainingbeapartofthecurriculum.Thecollegegaineduniversitystatusin1996andwasrenamedNorthGeorgiaCollegeandStateUniversity.Effective1January2013,theschoolnamewaschangedagaintotheUniversityofNorthGeorgia.UNGistheseniormilitarycollegeofGeorgiaandisoneofonlysixseniormilitarycollegesinthenation,alongwithVMI,theCitadel,NorwichUniversity,TexasA&M,andVirginiaTech.TheUniversityofNorthGeorgiaisuniqueinthatitservesasamilitarycollegefortheCorpsofCadetsandasaliberalartsacademicinstitutionforallitsstudents.
1.2 INTRODUCTIONTheUniversityofNorthGeorgia(“UNG”orthe“University”)hasbeendesignatedbyCongressasaSeniorMilitaryCollege.1MilitarycollegesareeligibletohostaSeniorReserveOfficers’TrainingProgram(“SROTC”)asdesignatedbytheSecretaryoftheArmy.2ArmyRegulation145-1(“AR145-1”)istheregulationthatprescribespoliciesandgeneralproceduresforadministeringanSROTC,whichincludestheUniversity’sCorpsofCadetsProgram(“CorpsofCadets”).TheArmyhasdetailedseveralactiveservicememberstotheUniversity,includingtheProfessorofMilitaryScience,whoisrequiredbyAR145-1to:
• StructureandmanagetheMilitaryScienceProgram(“MS”)toblendthephilosophyofthehostacademicinstitutionwiththeneedsoftheArmy.
• CommandthemilitarypersonnelassignedtotheDepartmentofMilitaryScience.
• EnsurethattheCorpsofCadetsareproperlyadministeredasprescribedbyapplicablestatutes,DODDirectives,Armyregulations,programs,objectives,and policies.
Historicallyandoperationally,theSROTCProgramiscriticaltothemissionandcultureoftheUniversity.AsrequiredbyAR145-1,theUniversityhasenteredintoaformalagreementwiththeSecretaryoftheArmywithrespecttotheestablishmentofanSROTCunitatUNG,whichhasbeenamendedovertime(the“SALetter”).AspartofprovidingtheSROTCProgram,theUniversityisrequired,amongotherthingsto(i) organizetheCadetsundermilitarydisciplineandmeetmilitarystandardssimilartothosemaintainedatthefederalserviceacademies.
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TheobjectivesoftheSROTCPrograminclude:
• Developingastudent’scharacterthroughmilitarytrainingandtheregulationofconduct according to military discipline.
• Attract, motivate, and prepare selected students to serve as commissioned officersintheregularArmy,ArmyNationalGuard,andtheU.S.ArmyReserve.
• ProvideCadetswithbasicconceptsandprinciplesofmilitaryartandscience.AttainmentoftheseobjectivesestablishedasoundbasisforfutureprofessionaldevelopmentandeffectiveperformanceascommissionedofficersintheUnitedStates Army.
TheCorpsofCadetsisavoluntarystudentorganizationwhosemissionistoproduceeducatedandhonorablemenandwomen,graduatingfromtheSROTCProgram,whichstressesacademicachievement,leadership,physicaltraining,recruitingandsafety.ProfessionalArmyofficersandnon-commissionedofficers,bothactiveandretired,coachtheseniorCadetleadersintheartandscienceofmilitaryleadership.Cadetsthenusethestudent-ledchainofcommandtodisseminateinformationandtoaccomplishallassignedmissions.
TheBlueBookandPolicyLettersissuedbytheCommandantofCadetsincoordinationwiththeVicePresidentforstudentaffairsaftertheapprovalbythePresidentoftheUniversity,containtheregulations,policiesandproceduresthatareessentialfortheeffectiveandefficientcommandandadministrationoftheCorpsofCadets.
110U.S.C.§2111(f.)2 10 U.S.C. §2102.
1.3 MISSIONThemissionoftheCorpsofCadetsistoproduceeducatedandhonorablemenandwomenwhograduatefromtheSROTCProgram,whichstressesacademicachievement,characterdevelopment,leadership,physicaltraining,recruitingandsafety.Themilitarysystemoforganizationandtraininghaslongbeenrecognizedforitseffectivenessindevelopingleadership,self-discipline,andefficiency.Thecapabilitiesthatitdevelopsinandindividualhaveequalapplicationinmilitaryandcivilianlife.TheCorpsofCadetsutilizesthissystemtosupplementandcomplementacademicstudyprogramsindevelopingthe“whole”persontohisorher maximum potential.
1.4 PURPOSETheseregulationsprescribethosepoliciesandproceduresessentialfortheeffectiveandefficientcommandandadministrationoftheCorpsofCadetsandenunciatethosestandardsofconduct,deportment,andpersonalappearanceexpectedofeachmemberoftheCorps.
1.5 SCOPETheseregulationsincludeorganizationandpreceptsthatareconcernedwiththeCorpsofCadets:theirenvironment,clothing,andequipment;thefacilitiesthatservethem;theiracademic,military,physical,andsocialtraining;andtheprivilegesthattheymaybegranted.
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1.6 INTERPRETATIONTheinterpretationoftheseregulationsisafunctionoftheCommandantofCadets.Whendoubtarisesastothemeaningofaregulation,aCadetwillseektheadviceofhis/herCadetChainofCommand,theTacticalOfficer,theAssistantCommandant,andtheCommandantofCadetsrespectively.
1.7 COMPLIANCECadetswillmaintainthoroughfamiliarizationwiththeseregulationsandallchangesoradditionsherein,allannualsupplements,andallpolicyletters.Cadetswillcomplywiththeobviousintentaswellastheletterofallregulationsandorders.Ignoranceisnotanacceptableexcuse.Theseregulationsareapplicabletoallmilitarystudentsexceptwhenotherwisespecified.
1.8 ACTIONS IN CASES NOT COVEREDIncasesnotspecificallycoveredbyregulations,Cadetswillconductthemselvesasgoodjudgmentandcommonsensedictate.Cadetswillatalltimesconductthemselveswiththeproprietyanddecorumcharacterizedbyasocietyofladiesandgentlemen.WhenevercircumstancesbeyondaCadet’scontrolcausehim/hertoviolateregulationsororders,he/shewillreportthefactsandcircumstancesassoonaspossibletotheappropriateauthority.
1.9 ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONTHE PRESIDENT: ThePresidentoftheUniversityhascontrolofthegovernmentoftheinstitution,itsadministration,discipline,andinstruction.He/shehastheauthoritytosuspendormodifyanyparagraphoftheseregulations,ortopublishspecialregulationswhenheconsidersitnecessary.He/shehastheultimateauthorityinmatterspertainingtothegovernmentoftheCorpsofCadets.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR LEADERSHIP AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT: TheSeniorVicePresidentforLeadershipandGlobalEngagementoverseestheuniversity’sstrategicplanningprocessandimplementation.AlsocoordinatestheinitiativesoftheOfficeofthePresidentandistheuniversity’sprimaryliaisonforcivicengagement and government relations.
VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS: TheVicePresidentforStudentAffairshasoverallresponsibilityforstudentaffairsandisresponsiblefordisciplinaryactionforinfractionsofconductofanextremelyseriousnatureandwhicharecausetoexaminetheadvisabilityofcontinuinganindividualasamemberoftheCorpsofCadets,and/orasastudentattheUniversity.
COMMANDANT OF CADETS: TheCommandantofCadets(Universityofficial)isresponsibletothePresidentoftheUniversityforthetotalmilitaryprogramattheinstitution,itsadministration,discipline,andwelfare.HeistheCommanderofhisstaffand all Cadets.
ASSISTANT COMMANDANT: TheAssistantCommandant(Universityofficial)isresponsibletotheCommandantofCadetsforthedailyadministrationanddisciplineoftheCorpsofCadets.HeshallprescribethedutiesoftheTacticalandAdministrativeOfficersandsupervisethedischargeofthoseduties.
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TACTICAL OFFICERS:TheTacticalOfficersareUniversityofficialsdirectlyresponsibletotheAssistantCommandant.Theirprimaryfunctionsaretoserveascounselors to Cadets concerning general unit operations and management, morale andwelfare,minordisciplinarymatters,anddormitoryactivitiesandconditions.
Cadet OFFICERS AND Cadet NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS: EachyearmembersoftheCorpsofCadetsareappointedtoleadershippositionswithintheBrigade.CadetsshallbeappointedonordersissuedbytheCommandantofCadets.CadetofficersandCadetnon-commissionedofficersarenormallyexpectedtoexercisetheauthorityandresponsibilitiesassignedtothembyvirtueoftheirrankandgradewithmaturejudgment,commonsense,andconstantrespectfortheindividual.
PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE (PMS): TheProfessorofMilitaryScienceisthesenioractivedutyArmyofficerassignedtotheUniversitybytheDepartmentoftheArmy.HeistheChiefofInstructionandtheCommanderofallmilitaryandcivilianpersonnelassignedtotheMilitaryScienceDepartment.
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS OF MILITARY SCIENCE: AssistantProfessorsofMilitaryScienceareactivedutyofficersassignedtotheUniversitybytheDepartmentoftheArmyunderthecommandofthePMS.TheyprimarilyserveasinstructorsbutshallperformotherdutiesasthePMSdictates.
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS: Non-commissionedofficers(NCO’s)areactivedutysoldiersassignedbytheDepartmentoftheArmy.Theypresentclassroomandpracticalinstruction,adviseunitsandorganizations,andserveasaprincipallinkinestablishingofficer-NCOrelationships.RetiredNCO’sarealsoassignedtothePMSstaffandOfficeoftheCommandant.
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1.10 OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT
a. COMMANDANT OF CADETS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART:
1.11 ROLE OF THE COMMANDANTTheCommandanthasbeendesignatedbythePresidentoftheUniversityastheofficialresponsibleforensuringtheUniversitycomplieswithitsobligationsrelatedtotheSROTCprogramunder:(i)UnitedStateslaw;(ii)Armyregulations,including 145-1;(iii)TheSALetter.
Heisresponsibleforthefollowing:
• IncollaborationwiththeProfessorofMilitaryScience,Attracting,motivating,andpreparingselectedstudentstoserveascommissionedofficersintheregularArmy,ArmyNationalGuard,andtheU.S.ArmyReserve.(AR145-1(1-6)(a)(1).)
• ProvidingCadetswiththebasicconceptsandprinciplesofmilitaryartandscience.
• (AR145-1(1-6)(a)(2).)
• DevelopingthefollowingattributesinCadets:leadership,astrongsenseofpersonalintegrity,honorandresponsibility,andanappreciationfornationalsecurity.(AR145-1(1-6)(a)(3a-c)).)
COMMANDANTOF CADETS
ADMINISTRATIVE TACTICAL OFFICER
& ASSISTANT
CORPS ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
ADMINISTRATIVESECRETARY
NATIONAL SERVICE LEADER TRACK
ADVISOR
ASSISTANT COMMANDANT
OF CADETS
SENIORTACTICAL OFFICER
MILITARY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
DAYTACTICAL OFFICER
ASST. MILITARYOPERATIONS
COORDINATORNCAA SHOOTING
TEAM COACH
DAYTACTICAL OFFICER
NIGHTTACTICAL OFFICER
COMBAT SHOOTING TEAM COACH
NIGHTTACTICAL OFFICER
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• RequiringacourseinmilitarytrainingduringtheundergraduatecourseforallCadets.(AR145-1(2-1)(b)(2).)
• OrganizingCadetsintoaCorpsofCadetsundermilitarydiscipline.(AR145-1(2-1)(b)(3).)
• RequiringallCadetstobeinuniformwhenoncampus.(AR145-1(2-1)(b)(4).)
• DevelopingCadet’scharacterthroughmilitarytrainingandtheregulationofconductaccordingtoprinciplesofmilitarydiscipline.(AR145-1(2-1)(b)(5).)
• Meetingmilitarystandardssimilartothosemaintainedbythefederalserviceacademies.
• (AR145-1(2-1)(b)(6).)
• Reviewingandmakingrecommendationsforallprogramsofinstructiontobeadoptedaspartoftheschool’scurriculum,includingfieldtrainingexercises.(AR145-1(2-4)(a)(4)(b),andAR145-1(5-2).)
• EnsuringCadetsdevotethenumberofhourstomilitaryinstructionthatisprescribedbytheprogramofinstruction.(AR145-1(2-4)(a)(4)(c).)
• EnsuringtheUniversityisprovidingadequatefacilitiesfortheSROTCprogram.(AR145-1(2-4)(a)(4)(d).)
• EnsuringtheUniversityisprovidingadequatesecretarialandadministrativesupportfortheSROTCprogram.(AR145-1(2-4)(a)(4)(e).)
• EnsuringtheUniversityisgrantingacademiccreditforthesuccessfulcompletionofcoursesofferedbytheDepartmentofMilitaryScience.(AR145-1(2-4)(a)(4)(f).)
• Schedulingmilitaryclassessothattheywillbeasconvenientforthestudentstoattendasotherclassesatthesameeducationlevel.(AR145-1(2-4)(a)(4)(g).)
• EnsuringtheUniversityisprovidingadequatestoragetoUSgovernmentpropertyasrequiredby(AR145-1(2-4)(a)(4)(i).)
• CoordinatingandcomplyingwithallArmyregulationsregardingtheuseofGovernmentpropertybytheSROTCProgramasprovidedforintheSALetter.
1.12 ROTC SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA SYMBOLISMTheshieldsymbolizestheArmymissionofnationaldefenseandisdividedintoquartersrepresentingthefourtraditionalmilitarysciencecoursescomprisingROTCcurriculum.Theswordsignifiescourage,gallantry,andself-sacrificeintrinsictotheprofessionofarms.Thelampdenotesthepursuitofknowledge,higherlearning,andthepartnershipofArmyROTCwithAmericancollegesanduniversities.TheGreekhelmetissymbolicoftheancientcivilizationconceptofthewarriorscholar.Themotto“LEADERSHIPEXCELLENCE”expressestheultimateresponsibilityofArmyROTCinthedischargeofitsmoralresponsibilitytothenation.
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1.13 WEAPONS DISPLAYED ON CAMPUS
• MILITARYLEADERSHIPCENTER:3inchbreechgun(1902)
• KILLEDINTHELINEOFDUTYMEMORIAL:16spokesperwheel
• RETREATCANNON:75mmpackhowitzer
• COLBENPURCELLPLAZA(2):57mmanti-tankguns
• PRICEMEMORIAL:155mmhowitzer
1.14 DEDICATED AREAS ON CAMPUS
• GENWILLIAM“LIPP”LIVSEYDRILLFIELD
• LOBBY BARNES HALL
• BARNES HALL
• DONOVAN HALL
• DUNLAP HALL
• NEWTON OAKES CENTER
• GAILLARD HALL
• LEWIS HALL
• MEMORIAL HALL
• PRICE MEMORIAL
• ROGERS HALL
• YOUNG HALL
• HOAG STUDENT CENTER
• NIXCULTURALCENTER
• OWEN HALL
• MILITARY LEADERSHIP CENTER
• HANSFORDHALL
• PURCELL PLAZA
• GENWILLIAM“LIPP”LIVSEY(NGC‘52)
• PVTHERBERTFENSTER(WWIIHERO)
• J.C.“DADDY”BARNES(PROFESSOR)
• DEAN ALICE G. DONOVAN
• EDGAR BROWN DUNLAP
• NEWTON&ELLARAEOAKES
• B. PALMER GAILLARD(PROFESSOR)
• WILLIELEWIS(1STWOMANGRADUATE)
• STUDENTSOFNGC/NGCSU
• COLONEL WILLIAM PIERCEPRICE(FOUNDER)
• DR.JONOTHANC.ROGERS(FORMERPRESIDENT)
• DEAN WILL D. YOUNG
• DR.MERRITTE.HOAG(FORMERPRESIDENT)
• JOHNL.NIXMOUNTAIN&SARAHHIGHSMITHNIX(FRIENDSOfNGCSU)
• DR.JOHNH.OWEN(FORMERPRESIDENT)
• BROOKSL.PENNINGTON,JR.
• DR.NATHANIELHANSFORD,(FORMERPRESIDENT)
• COL. BEN PURCELL(DISTINGUISHEDALUMNUSANDFRIENDOFNGCSU
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1.15 REVEILLE AND RETREATWhentheflagisbeingraisedinthemorning,youshouldstandatattentiononthefirstnoteof“Reveille”andsalute.Intheevening“Retreat”isplayedpriorto“TotheColors.”(“Colors”refertotheflagoftheUnitedStatesandcanalsoincludetheunitflag).Whenyouhearthefirstnoteof“Retreat”cometothepositionofattentionandfacetheflag(orthedirectionthemusiciscomingfromiftheflagisnotvisible).Renderthehandsaluteatthefirstnoteof“TotheColors.”Younormallyfacetheflagwhensaluting,unlessdutyrequiresyoutofaceinsomeotherdirection.Attheconclusionofthemusic,resumeyourregularduties.Ifyouareinvolvedinsomedutythatwouldbehamperedbysaluting,youdonotneedtosalute.
Wheninaformationoragroup,theseniorCadetpresentwillcallthegroupto“Attention”andthen“Parade,Rest”atthefirstnoteof“Retreat.”ThatCadetwillthencallthegroupto“Attention”and“Present,Arms”atthefirstnoteof“TotheColors”andthen“Order,Arms”attheconclusion.
Whenincivilianclothing,youwillremoveanycoveryouhaveonandplaceyourrighthandoveryourheart,withcoverinhand,insteadofsaluting.Vehiclesinmotionshouldstop.Ifyouareinacaroronamotorcycle,dismountandsalute.Ifyouarewithagroupinamilitaryvehicleorbus,remaininthevehicle.Theindividualinchargewilldismountandsalute.Thesehonorsalsoapplytothenationalanthemsofforeigncountriesduringceremoniesorparades.Whenyouarepassingorbeingpassedbycolorsthatarebeingpresented,paraded,ordisplayed,salutewhenthecolorsaresixpacesfromyou.Holdthesaluteuntilthecolorsaresixpacesbeyondyou.Tonotrendertheproperrespecttothecolorsisdishonorableandcowardlyandshouldbepunishedseverely.
1.16 TAPSIn1862duringtheCivilWar,UnionArmyCaptainRobertEllicombewaswithhismennearHarrison’sLandinginVirginia.TheConfederateArmywasontheothersideofthenarrowstripofland.Duringthenight,CaptainEllicombeheardthemoanofasoldierwholaymortallywoundedonthefield.NotknowingifitwasaUnionorConfederatesoldier,thecaptaindecidedtoriskhislifeandbringthestrickenmanbackformedicalattention.Crawlingonhisstomachthroughthegunfire,thecaptainreachedthestrickensoldierandbeganpullinghimtowardhisencampment.Whenthecaptainfinallyreachedhisownlines,hediscovereditwasactuallyaConfederatesoldier,butthesoldierwasdead.
TheCaptainlitalantern.Suddenlyhecaughthisbreathandwentnumbwithshock.Inthedimlight,hesawthefaceofthesoldier.Itwashisownson.TheboyhadbeenstudyingmusicintheSouthwhenthewarbrokeout.Withouttellinghisfather,heenlistedintheConfederateArmy.Thefollowingmorning,heartbroken,thefatheraskedpermissionofhissuperiorstogivehissonafullmilitaryburialdespitehisenemy status.Hisrequestwaspartiallygranted.TheCaptainhadaskedifhecouldhaveagroupofArmybandmembersplayafuneraldirgeforthesonatthefuneral.ThatrequestwasturneddownsincethesoldierwasaConfederate.Outofrespectforthefather,theydidsaytheycouldgivehimonlyonemusician.
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TheCaptainchoseabugler.Heaskedthebuglertoplayaseriesofmusicalnoteshefoundonapieceofpaperinthepocketofthedeadyouth’suniform.Thiswishwasgranted.Thismusicwasthehauntingmelodywenowknowas“Taps”usedatmilitaryfunerals.
TAPSDay is doneGonethesunFromthelakesFromthehillsFromthesky
All is wellSafelyrestGodisnigh
1.17 OATH OF OFFICE (TAKEN BY CADETS UPON RECEIVING A COMMISSION IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY):I_________(fullname),havingbeenappointedanofficerintheArmyoftheUnitedStatesinthegradeofSecondLieutenant,dosolemnlyswear(oraffirm)thatIwillsupportanddefendtheConstitutionoftheUnitedStatesagainstallenemies,foreignanddomestic;thatIwillbeartruefaithandallegiancetothesame;thatItakethisobligationfreely,withoutanymentalreservationorpurposeofevasion;andthatIwillwellandfaithfullydischargethedutiesoftheofficeuponwhichIamabouttoenter.Sohelpme,God.
1.18 GENERAL ORDERSIwillguardeverythingwithinthelimitsofmypostandquitmypostonlywhenproperlyrelieved.Iwillobeymyspecialordersandperformallmydutiesinamilitarymanner.Iwillreportviolationsofmyspecialorders,emergencies,andanythingnotcoveredinmyinstructionstothecommanderoftherelief.
1.19 WARRIOR ETHOSIwillalwaysplacethemissionfirst.Iwillneveracceptdefeat.I will never quit.Iwillneverleaveafallencomrade.
1.20 INFORMATION ON THE M-16A2TheU.S.rifle,caliber5.56mm,M-16A2,isashoulder-fired,gas-operated,magazine-fed,air-cooled,semi-automaticandautomaticweapon.ItwasadoptedforusebytheU.S.ArmedForcesin1958.FormoreinformationrefertoAppendix.
1.21 INFORMATION ON ARMY ROTCThetraditionofmilitarytraininginciviliancollegeswasbornin1819atwhatisnowNorwichUniversity,Vermont.ROTCaswenowknowitbeganwiththeNationalDefenseActof1916.UNGhasbeenamilitarycollegesinceitsfoundingin1873.ArmyROTCcommissionsthemajorityofofficersintheArmy.
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1.22 TRADITIONS IN THE CORPS
• UNGArchandWalk-DedicatedbytheClassof1951totheClassof1950.Freshmenwillnotwalkunderthearchonfrontcampus.
• NoonewillcrosstheDrillFieldasashortcut.
• NoonewillusetheMemorialAreaasashortcut.
• TheCorpsofCadetswillconducttheLegacyofGoldPresentationontheDrillField,duringthehoursofdarkness.
• Allpersonnelwillobservereveilleat0700andretreatat1700hoursdaily.
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CHAPTER 2: THE CORPS OF CADETS
2.1 GENERALThestudentswhoparticipateintheSROTCProgramofferedbytheUniversitywillbecalledthe“CorpsofCadets”.Theorganizationmayalsoinformallybereferredtoasthe“Boar’sHeadBrigade”orthe“Corps”.IndividualmembersoftheCorpswillbecalled“Cadets”.TheCorpsofCadetsisafullyfunctionalorganizationthatoperatesprimarilythroughaCadetchainofcommand.Principlefunctionsoftraining,discipline,andadministrationareconductedinahighlycompetitivemanneronaunitandindividualbasis.Thesefunctionsandstandardsofcompetitionarefurtherdelineatedthroughouttheseregulationsandbyseparatepublications.
2.2 THE UNG HONOR CODETheHonorCodeoftheUniversityofNorthGeorgiaisbasedontheprinciplethataCadetwillnotlie,cheat,steal,plagiarize,evadethetruth,conspiretodeceive,norwillhe/shetoleratethosewhodo.RefertoChapter8.
2.3 THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA CORPS OF CADETS CRESTTheUNGCrestwasdesignedbyCOLRaymondC.Hamilton,aformerProfessorofMilitaryScienceandTactics,andapprovedbytheDepartmentoftheArmy.Thedesignconsistsofaboar’sheadtakenfromGeneralJamesEdwardOglethorpe’scoatofarms,andrepresentshospitality.Thedesignabovetheshieldconsistsofablueandwhitebar,theschoolcolors;aCherokeeRose,theGeorgiaStateFlower;andcrossedmuskets,theinsigniaoftheInfantry.TheCorps’motto,whichis“TruthandWisdom,”lieswithinascrollbeneaththeboar’shead.EncirclingthedesignisayellowscrollwhichdesignatesthenameandlocationoftheUniversity.
2.4 CADET CREED“I am a University of North Georgia Cadet. I am one of the few that have volunteered to become a member of the lite Boar’s Head Brigade. I will always endeavor to uphold the honor, prestige, and high moral values of the Corps of Cadets. As a Cadet, I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Corps of Cadets Participation Policy and all applicable regulations. I will support and obey the orders of the leaders appointed over me, and I will strive for success in every situation. I am disciplined, physically strong, and mentally tough. I set the example for all other students to follow. I will strive to maintain academic excellence in and out of the classroom. I am a member of a team and will should more than my share of the task, whatever it may be. Never shall I fail my fellow comrades. I will not lie, cheat, steal, plagiarize, evade the truth, conspire to deceive, nor will I tolerate those who do. No matter the situation, I will never bring discredit to the Corps of Cadets. I am proud to be a University of North Georgia Cadet. TRUTH AND WISDOM.”
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2.5 AFFILIATIONAllstudentsenrolledintheUniversityareeligibleforaffiliationintheCorpsofCadets.AstudentbecomesamemberoftheCorpsofCadetsora“Cadet”uponsuccessfulcompletionofamilitaryorientationandtrainingprogramcalledFROGweek. Theminimumstandardforsuccessfulcompletionisattendingalltrainingwithpassingscoresonallrequiredexams.UponsuccessfulcompletionofFROGweek,newCadetswillbepresentedwiththeUNGCorpsofCadetsCresttorecognizethisachievement.ContinuedmembershipandparticipationintheCorpsofCadetsre-quirescompliancewithalloftheregulationscontainedintheBlueBookandanyotherregulations,policiesorproceduresissuedbytheCommandantoftheCorpsofCadetsandtheCadetChainofCommand.2.6 PURPOSETheCorpsofCadetsisdesignedtoteachanddevelopcertainpersonalcharacteristics,traits,techniques,andperformancecapabilities.ThisisaccomplishedthroughpracticalapplicationinaseriesofvariedpositionsofresponsibilityintheCorpsofCadets.
2.7 DISTRIBUTIONEachCadetwillobtainacopyoftheseregulationsforhis/herownuseandwillmaintainthiscopyingoodcondition.PossessionofthisBlueBookwillbesubjecttoinspectionatalltimes.SelectedportionsoftheBluebookwillbepostedontheUNGhomepageandmaybeaccessedbyclickingon“MilitaryProgram.”
2.8 CADET EXPECTATIONSa. Self-Discipline: Individualsmustlearntofollowbeforetheycaneffectivelylead.Cadetsareinitiallydisciplebythesystemwithprogressiverelianceuponindividualestablishmentandachievementofconductandperformancestandards.Leaderscannotexpecthigherstandardsofsubordinatesthantheymaintainforthemselves.
b. Organization and Use of Time: LeadershippositionsintheCorpsplacemoredemandsontheleader’stime.Toachievesuccess,anindividualmustlearntoestablishprioritiesandplantheeffectiveuseoftime.TheroutineoftheCorpsisbasedonarigidschedule.TheCadetlearnstoaccomplishcertainrequiredtaskedthroughtimelydailyrepetition.Individualprioritiesmustbeestablishedandschedulesdevelopedforotherfunctionssuchasstudyandsocialactivities.IncreasinglatitudeinindividualschedulingispermittedasaCadetsuccessfully.
c. Personal Affairs: Personalaffairsincludefinancialandsocialobligationsandtheformationofpersonalrelationships.IndividualswhodonotconducttheirpersonalbusinessinasatisfactorymannerreflectunfavorablyontheCorps,familyandfriends.
d. Personal Behavior:Cadetsareexpectedtoconductthemselvestothesamestandardsofbehaviornormallyexpectedofcommissionedofficers24hoursadaywhetheronoroffcampus.
e. Team Work: Fewprofessionsorjobspermitanyreasonablemeasureofsuccesssolelybasedonindividualeffort;individualsmustlearntoperformasmembersofagroup or team.
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f. Leadership. Theeffectivenessofleadersisbasedontheirabilitytoobtainthewillingcomplianceandcooperationofsubordinates.Cadetleadersareaffordedtheopportunitytoidentifythosetechniquesthatservethembestanddevelopapersonalstyleofleadership.AllCadetsshouldrecognizethattheCadetleaderisinalearningprocessandisnotexpectedtobeperfect.Leadersare,however,expectedtolearnfromtheirmistakesandthoseoftheircolleagues.
g. Academics:AcademicachievementisthecornerstonethatwillenableaCadettobesuccessfulwhileatUNG.ItplaysaroleinQuarters,rankselection,andparticipationinmostco-curricularactivities.Seniorleadersmustensurethatsubordinatesaregivenamplestudytimeandshouldfosteranenvironmentconduciveto study.
2.9 VALUESLoyalty.BearingwitnessandallegiancetotheUnitedStatesConstitutionanditsideals,totheArmy,toyourunit,toyourfellowsoldiersandsubordinates,andtoyourselfasanArmyprofessional.
Duty. Fulfillingallyourprofessional,legal,andmoralobligationsandaccomplishingalltaskstothefullestofyourability.Itmeansacceptingresponsibilityforyouractionsandyoursubordinates.
Respect. Treatingpeopleastheyshouldbetreatedandasyouexpecttobetreated.Itrequiresregardforother’swell-beingandneeds.
Selfless Service. MeansplacingtheArmy’sprioritiesbeforeyourown.Considerthewelfareofthenation,yourmission,andyourfellowsoldiersandsubordinatesbeforeyourpersonalsafety.
Honor. CompelsyoutoadheretotheArmyValuesandgivesyoutheabilitytomakemoraldecisionsbasedonyourdeeppersonalvaluesandyourconscience.
Integrity. Leadsyoutounityandconsistencyinyourprinciples,values,andbehavior.Integritycallsonyoutobehonestandhonorableinwordanddeedatalltimes.
Personal Courage.Enablesyoutofacefearandadversityinanysituation.PersonalCourageallowsyoutoactwithhonor,torespectothers,andtotakeresponsibilityforyour actions.
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2.10 MILITARY ORGANIZATIONPURPOSEThemilitarysystemoforganizationandtraininghaslongbeenrecognizedforitseffectivenessindevelopingleadership,self-discipline,andefficiency.Thecapabilitiesthatitdevelopsinanindividualhaveequalapplicationinmilitaryandcivilianlife.TheUniversityofNorthGeorgiaCorpsofCadetsutilizesthissystemtosupplementandcomplementacademicstudyprogramsindevelopingthe“whole”persontohisorhermaximumpotential.
CADET CHAIN OF COMMANDPresidentoftheUniversityVicePresidentofStudentAffairsCommandantofCadetsAssistantCommandantofCadetsCadet Brigade Commander Cadet Battalion CommanderCadet Company Commander Cadet Platoon LeaderCadet Squad Leader
MILITARY CHAIN OF COMMANDCommanderinChiefSecretaryofDefenseChairmanoftheJointChiefsSecretaryoftheArmyChiefofStaff-ArmyTRADOCCommanderCommander,CadetCommandCommander,FirstBrigade(ROTC) ProfessorofMilitaryScience.
2.11 BOAR'S HEAD BRIGADE ORGANIZATIONTheorganizationoftheCorpsofCadetswillbeadjustedperiodicallydependentonsize,facilitiesavailable,andrequirementsforleadershippositionsatvariouslevels.ThebasicorganizationwillparallelthatofanactiveArmybrigade.
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a. Thesquadisthebasicmilitaryorganization.Itwillnormallybeledbyasophomoreorjunior.Threeormorenumberedsquadswillbeassignedtoeachplatoon.
b.Inadditiontoassignedsquads,theplatoonhasaplatoonheadquarterswithaseniorplatoonleaderandajuniorplatoonsergeant.Twoormorenumberedplatoonswillbeassignedtoeachcompany.c.ThecompanyisthefocalpointofCadetlifeandthebasisformostunitcompetitionandiscommandedbyasenior.Twoormoreletteredcompaniesareassignedtoeachbattalion.
d.Thebattalionisthelowestlevelauthorizedafullyfunctionalstaff.Itiscommandedbyasenior.Twoormorenumberedbattalionswillbeassignedtothebrigade.
2.12 CRITERIA FOR RANK SELECTIONOfficialmilitaryactivitiesareprogrammedtoachievearealisticbalanceofmilitarytraining,academicdevelopment,andphysicalfitness.Militaryandnon-militaryextracurricularactivitiesareavailabletosupplementtheseprograms.Cadetswhoareprogressingsatisfactorilyacademicallyhaveopportunitiestofurtherdevelopmilitaryknowledgeandskills,personalinterests,andsocialrelationships.Academicprogresswill,however,beassignedthehighestpriority.
Cadets are eligible for rank and/or privileges based on the following academic classifications:
AcademicFreshman 0-29earnedsemesterhours AcademicSophomore 30-59earnedsemesterhours AcademicJunior 60-89earnedsemesterhours AcademicSenior 90ormoreearnedsemesterhours
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Cadet Colonel Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Cadet Major
Cadet Captain Cadet First Lieutenant Cadet Second Lieutenant
Cadet CommandSergeant Major
CadetSergeant Major
CadetFirst Sergeant
CadetMaster Sergeant
CadetSergeant First Class
CadetStaff Sergeant
CadetSergeant
CadetCorporal
CadetSpecialist
CadetPrivate
First Class
CadetPrivate
CadetRecruit
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2.13 COMMAND AND STAFFa. CHAIN OF COMMAND: TheCadetChainofCommandconsistsofthebrigade,battalion,andcompanycommandersandplatoonandsquadleaders.ThisisthechannelthroughwhichdirectivesandinformationpassfromthepointoforigintotheindividualCadetandthroughwhichtheCadet’sproblemsareidentifiedandresolved.Itmustfunctionequallywellinbothdirections.
(1) Individualsperformbetterwhentheyknowwhattheyaredoingandwhy.ItistheresponsibilityoftheCadetChainofCommandtoensurethateveryCadetreceivesandunderstandsallinformationdisseminatedinatimelymanner.Cadetsarenotrelievedoftheirresponsibilitytocomplywhentimedoesnotpermitsuchanexplanation.(2)Issuinginstructionsthroughthechainofcommandaloneisnotsufficient.Commandersandleadersatalllevelsmustfollowthroughtoensurecompliance.Randomchecksandinspectionsmustbemadetoensurethatrequiredactionsaresatisfactorilycompletedandthatinformationispassingfreelyinbothdirections.
(3)CadetNoncommissionedOfficers(NCO’s)areassignedasprincipleassistantstotheofficersintheCadetChainofCommandfrombrigadethroughplatoonlevel.TheseNCO’sprovideinvaluableassistanceinsupervisingtheexecutionoftheofficers’directives.
(4) IndividualswillnormallyattempttoresolveproblemswiththeimmediateCadetChainofCommand.Whenproblemsarenotresolvedtotheindividual’ssatisfaction,oriftheproblemisextremelypersonal,CadetsmayscheduleanappointmentdirectlywiththeirCompanyAdvisor,TacticalOfficer,AssistantCommandant,orCommandantofCadets.Individualsfilingcomplaintsmustensurethatallinformationisfactual.
(5) Nofirstnameswillbeusedbetweensubordinatesandseniors.PersonnelwillbereferredtobyCadetrank.
b. APPOINTMENTS:CadetofficersandnoncommissionedofficersareappointedbytheCommandantofCadets.SelectionofCadetsforappointmentisbasedonacademicstanding,militaryknowledge,participationingeneralcampusactivities,spiritofcooperation,loyalty,dependability,qualitiesofleadershipandphysicalfitness,andpersonalcharacter.CadetsmustmeetcertainGPArequirementstoadvancethroughtherankofSFCorhigher,includingallofficerpositions(seeappropriatepolicyletter).Thisincludespersonnelreceivingcommander’spay.TheCommandantmay grant waivers.
c. AUTHORITY TO COMMAND: AuthoritytoexercisecommandwithintheCorpsofCadetsisvestedinCadetofficersunderthesupervisionandguidanceofmembersoftheCommandant’sOffice.
d. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Ingeneral,thedutiesofofficersandnoncommissionedofficersconformtothoseofcorrespondingpositionsintheUnitedStatesArmy.ItisthedutyofeveryCadettosupporttheauthorityofhissuperiorsandtoasserthisownauthoritywhenevernecessarytoupholdthehighstandardsandtraditionsoftheCorpsofCadets.
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(1) Commanders(toincludeplatoonandsquadleaders)areresponsibleforeverythingtheirunitsdoorfailtodo.Thisresponsibilityincludesthetraining,discipline,andwelfareofallpersonnelassignedtotheirunit.(2) Cadetofficersandnoncommissionedofficersareassignedtoassistcommandersinfulfillingtheseresponsibilities.Thenumberofassistantsandthedegreeofspecialtyofeachincreaseswiththelevelofcommand.Theseassistanthavenoassignedcommandauthority.Theycollectinformation,makerecommendations,issueorders,andsuperviseinthenameoftheirrespectivecommanders.(3) Requiredfunctionswhicharenotassignedasprincipledutiesmaybedelegatedtoanassistantasadditionaldutiesonapermanentortemporarybasis.Permanentassignmentsshouldbemadeinwriting.(4) Individualsassignedtorepresentthecommanderduringnon-dutyhourswillbeselectedfromadutyrosterasprescribedinChapter10.TheseassignmentswillbemadeonlywiththeapprovaloftheCommandantofCadetsandwrittendutyinstructionswillbeprovidedtotheindividualperformingtheseduties.(5) Commanderswillensurethataresponsibleindividualisalwayspresenttosupervise and maintain good order.
e. ACTING CADET OFFICERS AND NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS: Cadets detailedtoactasofficersandnoncommissionedofficershavethesameauthorityandresponsibilityasthosepermanentlyappointedduringtheperiodoftheirdetail.THESENIORCadet:Inanysituation,theresponsibilitytocommandandmaintainorderrestswiththehighestrankingCadetpresent.
2.14 TRAININGa. FRESHMAN RECRUIT ORIENTATION GROUP (FROG) WEEK: TheCorpsofCadetsrecruitsdisciplinedandmotivatedindividuals,notthosewhoneeddiscipline.EachstudentwhodesirestobecomeamemberoftheCorpsofCadetsmustsuccessfullycompleteFROGWeekatthebeginningofthefirstsemesterofmembership;theCommandantmaymakeexceptions.ThisprogramteachesthenewCadettherules,regulations,andstandardsoftheCorpsofCadets;howtoadapttolifeasaCadet;andbasicdrillmovements.AstudentwillnotbeallowedtoentertheCorpsofCadetswithoutcompletingthisessentialtraining.Studentswhofailthistrainingwillhavetheopportunitytoreattemptatalaterdate,ifapprovedby theCommandant.
b. NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ACADEMY (NCOA): EachCadetwhodesirestoadvancebeyondtherankofSpecialistinpositionsofdirectsupervisionmustsuccessfullycompleteNCOA.
NCOAprovidesbasictraininginleadershipandtechniquesofinstructionwhichareessentialtobecomeasuccessfulleaderatanylevel.NCOAdateswillbeannouncedthroughthechainofcommand.AnyCadetwhodesirestocompeteforahigherrankshouldrefertothepolicyletterpertainingtoNCOA.Requeststowaivetheattendancerequirementsmaybesubmittedinmemorandumformat.SuccessfulcompletionofNCOAisademonstrationoftheCadet’spotentialforleadershippositionsanddesiretosucceedintheCorpsofCadets.
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CadetswhohavesuccessfullycompletedWarriorsLeaderCourse(WLC)maybeexemptedfromthisrequirementbytheCommandantofCadets.CadetswhocompleteanalternativecourseofinstructionwillbeevaluatedonacasebycasebasistoholdpositionsingradeshigherthanCadetSpecialist.EachNCOAgraduatemustserve2fullsemestersasanNCOwithatleastoneinadirectsupervisoryrolebeforebecomingaCadetofficer.ExceptionsmaybegrantedbytheCommandantofCadets.AlsoCadetsdesiringtoearnthemilitaryleadershipminormustservetwosemestersasanNCOandoneasaCadetofficertoearntheminor.
c. CADRE (PRE-COMMAND COURSE) TRAINING:PriortothebeginningofeachsemesterandFROGWeek,selectedleadershipintheCorpsofCadetswillattendatrainingprogramdesignedtogivethemthenecessaryskillstooperateintheirassignedpositions.TheseselectedleaderswillbecertifiedbytheCommandantpriortoleadingintheirpositions.
d. NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS ACADEMY (NCOA): NCOAwillbeconductedaweekpriortoFROGWeekeachsemester.MinimumrequirementstoattendNCOAisforaCadettohaveapositiveCadetrecord,minimumcumulativeGPAof2.50,andhaveearned30semesterhours.CadetswhohavesuccessfullycompletedWarriorsLeaderCourse(WLC)maybeexemptedfromthisrequirementbytheCommandantofCadets.CadetswhocompleteanalternativecourseofinstructionwillbeevaluatedonacasebycasebasistoholdpositionsingradeshigherthanCadetSpecialist.EachNCOAgraduatemustserve2fullsemestersasanNCOwithatleastoneinadirectsupervisoryrolebeforebecomingaCadetofficer.ExceptionsmaybegrantedbytheCommandantofCadets.AlsoCadetsdesiringtoearnthemilitaryleadershipminormustservetwosemestersasanNCOandoneasaCadetofficertoearntheminor.See UNG Undergraduate Bulletin.
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CHAPTER 3: FORMATIONS
3.1 GENERALa. AformationisdefinedasanymandatoryofficialassemblyofCadets.Itmayormaynotbein-ranks.Theseniormemberofeachunitoractivitywillassumecontrolunlessotherwisedirected.Accountabilitywillbetakenatallformations,andreportswillbesubmittedtotheAssistantCommandantorasdirectedbytheCadetChainofCommand.b.FormationsandotherdailyeventsarescheduledasdirectedintheWeeklyTrainingSchedule.
3.2 TYPES OF FORMATIONSThefollowingisalistofrecurringformations.Otherswillbeheldasscheduledorneeded.
a. FIRST CALL: ThebugleissoundedtowakeallCadets.Onlykeyleadersmay rise earlier.
b. REVEILLE: ThebugleissoundedwhiletheflagisraisedtosignaltheofficialstartofinareasincloseproximitytomilitaryResidenceHalls.Designatedunitswillbereleasedfromformationtoremovetrashfromassignedareas.Policecallmaybedelayeduntilsufficientlightisavailable.Cadetsmustbeoutofbedandpreparedtoconductnecessarybusinessunlesspermittedto“sleepin.”Allabsenceswillbereportedimmediately,throughthechainofcommand,totheCadetStaffDutyOfficer.Units will present arms during Reveille.
c. CLASSES: Cadetsareexpectedtoattendallscheduledclassesonaregularbasis.TheclassattendancepolicyisexplainedintheStudentHandbookandCatalog.
d. LEADERSHIP LABORATORY: TheWeeklyTrainingSchedulewillprescribedrill,ceremonies,andotherpracticalexercisestosupplementmilitaryclassroominstruction.AttendanceismandatoryandreportswillbesubmittedtotheAssistantCommandantasdirectedbychainofcommand.
e. RETREAT: Theofficialendofthedutyday.Allpersonneloutdoorsoncampuswillhaltallactivityandfacetheflag,orthedirectionofthebugleiftheflagisnotvisible.IndividualsinuniformwillstandatAttentionduringRetreatandPresentArmsduring“TotheColors.”Information,theseniorindividualwillcommandParadeRestfor"Retreat";AttentionandPresentArmsfor“ToTheColors.”
f. INSPECTIONS: Individualswillstandbyforroomandpersonalappearanceinspection.Roomswillremainneatandorderlyatalltimesandaresubjecttofurtherinspection.Meritsanddemeritswillbeawardedasappropriate.
g. MORNING FORMATION: Unitswillassembleoutdoorsin-ranks. Officialannouncementswillbemadeandadditionalpersonalappearanceinspectionsmaybeconducted.Morningformationswillbeheldatthebattalionlevel,duringwhichsafetyandupcomingmilitaryoperations/eventswillbediscussed.TheCOLBenPurcellFormationPlazaandsurroundingareasmaybeusedforbattalionformations.
h. POLICE CALL:BattalionCommandersandtheHHCCommanderareresponsiblefordailyPoliceCall.
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i. QUARTERS:(1)ThepurposeofQuartersistoprovideanatmospherewhichallowsandpromotesacademicachievementandencouragesindividualstodevelopspecificstudyhabits.AllCadetsareauthorizedtostudyinanenvironmentthatisreasonablyfreeofdistractions, including unnecessary meetings. See Policy Letter #3. All Cadets are requiredtoobserveQuartersunlessspecificallyexcusedinChapter4,AuthorizationsandPrivileges.Individualsexcusedwillnotdisruptthestudyatmosphere.
(2) Quarterswillbeobservedfrom2000hoursuntil2400hoursSundaythroughThursday.ThehourimmediatelybeforethebeginningofQuartersfrom1900to2000willbedesignatedasCommander’sTime.AbsencereportswillbesubmittedtotheCadetStaffDutyOfficernotlaterthan2400hours.
(3) CadetsobservingQuarterswillbeintheirrooms(orapprovedlocation)andwillusethattimespecificallyforstudy.(ExceptionsareidentifiedinChapter4.)CadetsobservingQuartersarerequiredtobeintheUniformoftheDay(UOD)ortheArmyPhysicalFitnessUniformduringQuarters.CadetsonQuartersmayremovetheuniformforpersonalhygieneduringthebreakperiods.Cadetswillbeproperlyattiredat all times.
(4) From2130-2230,CadetsonQuartersareauthorizedtosignoutoftheresidencehallsforpersonalPTintheRecreationalCenter.Cadetsarenotauthorizedtoleavecampusbetween2130and2230.Quiettimewillbemaintainedduringbreakssoasnottodisturbthosewhocontinuetostudy.Individualswillretireforthenightat 2400hours.
(5)QuietHourswillbemaintainedintheresidencehall24hourseachdayduringFinalExaminationPeriod.
(6) CommandersmayrequestanalternateQuartersprogramonacase-by-casebasisforspecifiedupperclassmen.SucharequestwillbeinmemorandumformattotheAssistantCommandant,andimplementationwilltakeplaceonlyafterasignedapprovalispostedtotheCQbook.Approvalwillbegrantedbasedonacontinuousshowingthatquantitativeresultscanbebetterachievedforthespecifiedindividualthroughadifferentprogram.
(7) CommanderswillensurethataCQispostedintheUniformoftheDaywithCQbookandaccurateaccountabilityduringallperiodsofQuarters.EachbattalionwillhaveaSDOinthegradeofSFCorhigherphysicallypresentintheBattalionSDOdeskinLibertyandPatriotHalls,respectively,duringQuarters.
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j. TAPS:Tapsisthebeginningofaperiodoftimeinwhichonlymissionessentialtrafficmovesonthecampusandanaccountingofallpersonnelismade.AllCadets,exceptforthoseonapprovedleave,willbeintheirroomsatTaps.AnaccountingofallCadetswillbemadeandabsencesreportedtotheCadetStaffDutyOfficer.
Guidance for Taps/Late Lights:(1) Cadetswillbeintheirbedswithlightsout.
(2) Cadets,unlessspecificallyauthorizedbytheunitcommander,willnotleavetheirroomsafterTaps.
(3)CadetsnotonQuartersmayrequestlatelightprivilegesonlyforthepurposeofindividualstudyuntil0200hours.ApprovalforlatelightswillbegrantedbytheTacticalOfficerinwritingforthoseonQuarters.ThosewhoarenotonQuarterswillrequestlatelightsfromtheCQ;theTacticalOfficerwillverify.Commandersareauthorizedtoinspecttheirsubordinatesastheyseefitinordertocontrollatelightsprocedures.
(4) Therewillbenolatelightsauthorizedbetweenthehoursof0200andFirstCall.Onanexceptionbasis,withtheapprovaloftheCommandantofCadets,individualsandunitsmayrisepriortoFirstCall.
k. CADET PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAllCommanderswillconductCadetProfessionalDevelopment(CPD)trainingweeklyusingthelessonplanprovidedbytheAssistantCommandant.Whenproperlyannotatedonthebrigadetrainingschedule,attendanceatCPDtrainingismandatory,exceptforCadetswhoareattendingacademicclassesorlaboratories.VarsityathletesmayattendscheduledpracticeoractualathleticgamesinlieuofCPDtraining.MilitarycommutersandanyotherCadetswithschedulingconflictsarerequiredtogainexcusedabsencesfromtheappropriatecommander.CommanderswillensurethatasummaryoftheinformationdiscussedisprovidedtoallCadetswhowereunabletoattendCPDtraining.TACofficers,ROTCadvisors,andothermembersoftheCommandant’sstaffmayinspectCPDtrainingasrequired.
3.3 ADDITIONAL EVENTSVariousschedulesandannouncementswillbepublishedtoidentifyotheractivities.Attendance is not required unless so stated.
3.4 TIMELINESSCadetsarerequiredtoallowsufficienttimetoarriveatformationsanddutylocationspriortothescheduledtime.Individualsnotpresentattheprescribedtimeareconsideredabsent.
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CHAPTER 4: AUTHORIZATIONS AND PRIVILEGES
4.1 GENERALCadetsarerequiredtocomplywithallrules,attendallformations,andperformalldutiesspecifiedintheseregulations,DutyRosters,WeeklyTrainingSchedules,andTourRostersunlessspecificallyexcused.Cadetsmayrequestexceptionstorulesortobeexcusedfromformationsanddutiesonanindividualorgroupbasis.RequestsforspecialleavewillbesubmittedtotheOfficeoftheAssistantCommandantontheSpecialLeaveForm72hoursinadvance.Tardinessisgroundsfordisapproval.Allrequestswillbesubmittedinwritingandwillspecifyallsuchformations,events,anddutiesforwhichabsenceisrequested.
a.TheOfficeoftheAssistantCommandantwillnormallyexerciseauthorityforexcusefromrequiredactivitiesormakeexceptiontopolicies.IndividualsintheCadetChainofCommandmayrecommendapprovalordisapproval.Allleaverequests,withcommanderrecommendations,willbeforwardedtotheAssistantCommandantforfinaldetermination.ThedecisionoftheAssistantCommandantmaybeappealedtotheCommandantofCadets.
b.CadetsmaybeexcusedfromspecifiedphysicalactivitiesbythePMSbasedonwritteninstructionsfromStudentHealthServices(Infirmary).StudentHealthServiceswillprovideacopyoftheprofilefortheAssistantCommandant’sOfficeforrecord.CadetsarerequiredtomaintainonecopyofthesignedprofilewiththematalltimesandpostonecopyintheResidenceHallperunitpolicy.Anymodificationstotheuniformoftheday(UOD)mustbeapprovedbytheAssistantCommandant.TheseCadetswillattendalternatephysicalreadinesstraining(PRT)unlessotherwisedirected.
4.2 SPECIFIC PRIVILEGESIfrecommendedbytheCadetChainofCommand,privilegesmaybegrantedtorecognizeoutstandingperformance.SpecificprivilegesmustbesubmittedbytheCadetChainofCommandandapprovedordisapprovedbytheAssistantCommandant.PrivilegesmayberevokedbytheCommandantorAssistantCommandant.Additionally,punishmentmaybeassignedforabuseofprivileges.
4.3 LEAVECadetsmaybegrantedpermissiontobeabsentfromrequiredlocationsoractivities.ApprovedleaveprovidesnecessaryaccountabilityfortheseCadets.Leaveinanyformisneitheranauthorizationorexcuseforclassabsence,whichisgovernedentirelybytheUniversityclassattendancepolicy.Allleaverequestsmustbesignedandapproved72hourspriortotheeffectivestarttimeofleave.
a. WEEKDAY LEAVE:(1.) Generally,leaveistheauthorityforalleligibleCadetstobeabsentfromtheareaoftheUniversitycampusforrelativelyshortperiodsoftime.TheintentofweekdayleaveistoprovideastandingprivilegetopermitfreedomofactivitywithinareasonabledistanceoftheUniversitywhilemaintainingtheabilityoftheUniversitytocontactindividualsatknowntimesincaseofemergencies.EligibleCadetsdonothavetorequestpermissionforgeneralleave.
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(2.)CadetsareauthorizedweekdayleavedailyfromReveilleuntilQuarters(TapsforthoseexcusedfromQuarters)exceptforthefollowing:
-Whenscheduledforclasses,formations,orotherduties. -Whenonroomarrestorrestrictiontolimits.
(3.)Cadetsonweekdayleavearenotrequiredtosignoutontheabsencecardiftheyremainwithinaten-mileradiusofDahlonegacampus.
(4.) Cadetsonweekdayleavewillnottraveloutsidea45mileradiusofDahlonegacampuswithoutanapprovedleaveform.
(5.)Cadetsonrestrictionforfeittheprivilegeofobtainingleaveexceptinextremeemergency situations.
b. WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY LEAVE:WeekendandholidayleaveistheauthoritytobeabsentfromtheUniversityforacontinuousperiodincludingoneormorenights.TheintentofthistypeofleaveistoalloweligibleCadetstheprivilegeofleave(withoutadministrativerestrictions)whenclassesarenotinsessionormandatoryformationsarenotscheduled.
(1.) ELIGIBILITY: Cadetsaregrantedweekendleaveprivilegessubjecttothefollowingconditions:
(2.)TheCadetdoesnothavescheduledduties,roomarrest,tours,orrestriction to limits.
(3.) ApprovalisgrantedbytheCompanyCommander,orhisdesignatedrepresentative.
(4.) FirstsemesterCadetswillwearthecampuscasualuniformonallopenweekends.
c. PROCEDURES:(1.) AllCadetsmustsignoutontheirdoorcardwhenleavingtoalocationbeyond10milesoftheDahlonegaCampus.
(2.) Weekendandholidayleavewillbeterminatedat2400(Taps)hoursthenightbeforeclassesresumeunlesstheCadetisonquarters,atwhichtimehisleaveendsatquartersformation.
(3.) RecallformationsmaybecalledonanyopenweekendattheCommander’sdiscretion,atanylevelofthechainofcommand.
d. GROUP LEAVE:(1.) Groupleaveistheauthorityfororganizedstudentgroupstobeabsentfromcampus.
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(2.) RequestswillbesubmittedbytheCadetgroupleaderontheGroupLeaveformandendorsedbythefacultyadvisor,priortosubmittingtotheAssistantCommandantforapproval.
(3.) RequestswillbesubmittedtotheAssistantCommandantforapprovalnolaterthan72hoursbeforedeparture.
(4.) ResponsibilityforcompletingtheactionsrequiredforgroupleaverestswiththeCadetgroupleader(teamcaptain,organizationpresident,Cadetcommander),whowillretainthefinalcopyoftheleaverequest. (5.)IndividualCadetsnotdesiringtoreturnwiththegroupfromgroupleavemustbeeligibleandapplyforleaveindividually.Approvalforindividualreturnmustbenotedonthereversesideoftheleaverequestbythefacultysponsor.
(6.) Uponreturnofthegroup,theseniorrankingCadetwillnotifytheOfficeoftheAssistantCommandant,specifyingindividualsnotreturningandtheirreasonsfornotreturning.
(7.) Cadetswillsignoutontheabsencecardwhenthegroupleavewillextendbeyondanymandatoryformation.
e. SPECIAL LEAVE:Individualsmayrequestindividualleavetobeexcusedfrommandatoryfunctions.SpecialLeaveformswillbesubmittedthroughdistribution72hoursinadvancewithfullexplanationandjustification.Unitcommandersandadvisorswillrecommendapprovalordisapproval,andfinalactionwillbetakenintheOfficeoftheAssistantCommandant.DeniedleaverequestsmaybeappealedtotheCommandant.Majorweekendtrainingactivitiesareannouncedwellinadvance,andCadetsareexpectedtoplanpersonalaffairsaccordingly.SpecialLeavewillnotnormallybeapprovedduringtheseperiodsexceptforvalidatedmedicalappointmentsthatcannotbescheduledotherwiseandsimilarcircumstances.
f. EMERGENCY LEAVE:CadetsmayrequestleavethroughtheirchainofcommandorTACOfficerforvalidemergencies.Approvalisnormallylimitedtodeathorseriousillnessintheimmediatefamily.CadetsshouldsignoutonabsencecardsifcircumstancepermitandtheBattalionS1andSDOwillbenotifiedbytheCadet’schainofcommand.
g. GENERAL PROVISIONS:(1.) AnyCadetwhoisunableduetoemergencyreasonstoreturnontimefromleave(general,weekend,orspecial)willreportthecircumstancesimmediatelybyfastestmeansavailable(cellphone,text,oremail)totheCadetChainofCommand,BrigadeStaffDutyOfficer(SDO)ortheOfficeoftheAssistantCommandantpriortothetimeduetoreturn.Attheearliestopportunityafterreturn,theCadetwillreporttotheAssistantCommandantorTacticalOfficerandprovideafullandcompleteexplanation.DeterminationofabonafideemergencywillbemadebytheAssistantCommandant,basedonthecircumstancesstated.Failuretoallowtimeforunexpecteddelayswillnotbeacceptedasvalidexcuseforlatereturn.
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(2.) ACadetisofficiallyonleavewhenhesignsout(whenrequired)anddepartscampus.TheintentofthisregulationistoallowCadetstodepartonleaveandreturntocampuswithoutunduerestrictions.ItisnopermissiblefortheCadettotakeadvantageoftheleaveeitherbyloiteringoncampusincivilianclothes;consideringhimselfnotsubjecttocampusrulesbecauseofhisleavestatus;orusingthecampusasaplacetovisitwithoutcomplyingwithCadetregulationsduetohisleavestatus.ACadetonapprovedleavewillnotloiterintheDahlonegaarea.Approvedleavewillonlybeusedforitsintendedpurposes.Consequently,abuseoftheintentunderlyingtheleavepolicyissufficientgroundsfordisciplinaryaction.
(3.) Allentrydoorstotheresidencehallswillremainedlocked24hoursaday.Entry/AccesstotheresidenceshallsisgrantedbytheCadetusinghis/herStudentIDCardwiththeAutomatedAccessControlMonitoringSystem.Doorswillnotbeproppedopenandresidentswillnotbedisturbed.
h.) SAFETY: Cadetsshouldallowsufficienttimefortravelandrestduringallleaveperiods.Theeffectsofalcoholand/orfatiguehavedevastatingpersonalandprofessionalconsequences.
(i.) UNIT STRENGTH: Commanderswillpermitnomorethan10%ofhis/herunit’sassignedpersonneltobeonleaveduringanyclosedweekend.RequestforexceptionswillbereferredtotheAssistantCommandant.
(j). SLEEP-IN’S: ThisprivilegeexcusesindividualsororganizationsfromFirstCall,Reveille,andmorningformations.Unitsleep-inswillbeauthorizedonlybytheCommandantofCadets.RequestsshouldbesubmittedinwritingthroughtheOfficeoftheAssistantCommandant72hourspriortothedaterequestedforsleep-in.Whengrantedonaunitbasis,thecommanderwillensurethatallroomsareinspectionreadyNLT1000.Lastminutestudypreparationisnotavalidrequestforasleep-in.Failuretomaintainroomsproperlyduringsleep-inswillresultinwithdrawaloftheprivilege.
(k). QUARTERS:(1.) ArosterofCadetsassignedtoQuarterswillbepublishedbytheOfficeoftheAssistantCommandantatthebeginningofeachsemester.CadetsareassignedtoQuartersbasedondatarecordedintheOfficeoftheAssistantCommandant,andallquestionsaboutQuartersstatusshouldbedirectedtothatoffice.CadetswillnotbeaddedtoorremovedfromthepublishedQuartersListbyanymemberofthechainofcommandwithoutwrittenapprovalfromtheAssistantCommandant.Forthelatestcriteriaspecifyingquarterspersonnel,refertotheappropriatePolicyLetter.
(2.)AllfirstsemesterCadets(regardlessoftransfercredits)andCadetswhohavelessthana2.5cumulativeGPAwillbeassignedtoQuarters.
(3.) Cadetswhoearned15hoursormoreandacumulativeGPAof2.5willbereleasedfromQuarters.
(4.) Generally,CadetswhoearntheirwayoffofQuarterswillremainoffQuarters.ExceptionsincludeGeorgiaMilitaryScholarshiprecipients,ArmyROTCScholarshiprecipients,andCadetswhoarespecificallydirectedbyPMSorCommandanttoremainonQuarters.IAWasignedAcademicImprovementPlan(AIP).
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(5.) CadetsmayrequestanexceptionoralternateQuartersprogramona case-by-casebasis.SucharequestwillbeinmemorandumformattotheAssistantCommandant,andimplementationwilltakeplaceonlyaftersignedapprovalispostedtotheCQbook.ApprovalwillbegrantedbytheAssistantCommandantbasedonacontinuousshowingthatquantitativeresultscanbebetterachievedforthespecifiedindividualthroughadifferentQuartersprogramwitharecommendationfromtheunitcommander.
(6.) Anyrequestforexceptiontopolicy,includingconsiderationforLearningSupport(0099courses)creditortransfercredit,mustbesubmittedonacase-by-casebasisthroughthecompanycommandertotheAssistantCommandant.
(7.) CadetsonQuarterscannotsignoutbeforethefirstquartersformation,unlesstheCadethasaclassthatdoesnotenduntilafterthefirstformation.Uponreturningfromtheclass,theCadetwillimmediatelyreporttotheCQtosignin.
(8.)QuarterswilltakeplaceineachCadet’srespectiveroomintheResidenceHallsfromthehoursof2000-2400.TheCompanyCQwilltakeaccountabilityatthebeginningofQuarters(SeePolicyLetter#3.)AllCadetsassignedtoQuartersmustremainintheirroomsstudyingexceptforannouncedbreaks.Additionally,Cadetsmayrequestpermissionfromtheirimmediatesupervisortosignouttothefollowinglocationsandactivities:
(a)Tostudyinthelibrary.Signinatthelocationinthelobbyisrequired.(b) Forgroupstudyatadesignatedlocationoncampus.*(c)Touseanon-campusacademicresearchfacility.(d) ToattendascheduledreligiousserviceinDahlonegaarea.(e) ToperformCorpsduties.(f) TheUNGRecreationalCenterfrom2130-2230
Toattendscheduledon-campusacademic,sports,orentertainmenteventsasaspectatororparticipant.**
*CivilianResidenceHallsareofflimitsduringQuartersandarenotconsideredadesignatedlocationforgroupstudyoncampus.
**Practicesorrehearsalsarenotconsideredscheduledon-campusacademic,sports,or entertainment events.
***CadetswhoareonQuartersmaynotsignouttoattendeventshostedbyGreekLifeorotherco-curricularorganizations.Noexceptionswillbemade.
(9.) Cadetsgrantedsuchpermissionwillsignouttooneoftheauthorizedlocationsandactivitieswillbeatthelocationindicatedordirectlyen-routetoorfrom.Theywillweartheappropriateuniformoftheday.
L. BRIGADE/ BATTALION SDO DUTY:(1.) TheremustbeoneBrigadeandBattalionSDOduringQuartersandmorningformations.ThoseeligibleforBrigadeSDOdutywillbeappointedviadutyroster.
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(2.) SDOswillberesponsiblefortheenforcementofQuartersandthemaintenanceofgoodorderanddisciplinewithintheResidenceHalls.
(3.)Brigade/BattalionSDOswillvisiteachCQuponthestartofdutyandprovideeachwithhis/hercontactinformation.(CellPhoneNumber)
(4.) DutyCompany1SGswillappointonemessengerwhowillbephysicallypresentwiththeBrigadeSDO.
(5.) Cadetsarenottopurchaseorselldutyobligations.Suchactivitiesaresubjecttodisciplinary action.
M. COMPANY CQ DUTY:(1.) CQswillknowtheexactlocationofallCadetsassignedtoQuarters.Sign-outsmaybeverifiedbyamemberoftheCadetChainofCommand.(2.)CQsmaycheckallsignoutlocationsasneeded.(3.) CQswillinformtheSDOthattheyareleavingtochecksignoutlocations.(4.) Unit1SGswillappointoneACQeverynightwhowillphysicallybepresentwiththeCQ.(5.) NomorethanoneCQfromeachbattalionmaybeoffthehallatanygiventime.(6.)CQsmayonlyleavethehallforthepurposeofinspectingsignoutlocations.Anyotheractivityperformedwillbegroundsfordisciplinaryaction.(7.) Assigneddutiestakeprecedenceoverallotherpersonalorsocialobligations.TheCQisexpectedtoperformdutyfor4consecutivehours.(8.)Cadetsmayrequestearlytapsnoearlierthan2200.IfearlytapsisapprovedtheCadetwillgotobed.(9.) Cadetsarenottopurchaseorselldutyobligations.Suchactivitiesaregroundsfordisciplinaryaction.
Timelines:(SeePolicyLetter#3)
(a) Quarters Timeline 1900-2000 CDRTime:ResidenceHalls 1950-2000 QuartersFormation:ResidenceHalls 2000-2130 Quarters 2130-2200 QuartersBreak 2200-2330 Quarters 2330 QuartersBreak 2400 Tapsandlightsoutforallpersonnel.
(b) CQ Timeline 1900 CQreportsfordutyattheCQdesk 1950-2000 CQtakesaccountability 2000-2005 CQputsoutthe“Poop”andothercommandinformation. 2000-2130 Quarters 2130-2230 QuartersBreak 2230-2330 Quarters 2330 TapsCheck 2400-until CQturnsinQuarterssheetandleavesCQdesk
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4.4 CIVILIAN CLOTHINGAppropriatecivilianclothingmaybewornasindicatedbelow:
a. Dailyfrom1700untilTAPSforpersonnelnotonQuarters,dutypersonnel,individualsonroomarrestorrestriction,individualsassignedpunishmenttours,andfirstsemesterCadets.
b.Openweekendsexceptfordutypersonnelandindividualsassignedpunishmenttours,roomarrestorrestriction,andfirstsemesterCadets.
c.SpecialsocialeventswhenrequestedbytheorganizationsponsoringtheeventandapprovedbytheAssistantCommandant.RequestforsuchprivilegeswillbemadetotheAssistantCommandantnotlaterthan72hoursinadvanceandwillbetypedorprintedinmemorandumformat.
d. Appropriatecivilianclothingrequiresgoodtasteandjudgment.Neatpersonalappearancewillbemaintained.Civilianclothingwillnotbemixedwithcurrentissuemilitaryclothingitems.Thisincludes“cutoff”ArmyCombatUniformpants.
e. NoGreekclothingorparaphernaliawillbeworn/carriedordisplayedintheResidence Halls.
f. PRTUniformmaybewornintotheDiningFacilityimmediatelyafterorprecedinggrouporunitphysicaltraininganduntil1000hours.After1000hours,theCadetmaynotentertheDiningFacilityinPRTs.ThisdoesnotapplytothoseCadetsonprofilewithamedicalreasonforbeinginPRTs.PRTuniformsmustbecleanandserviceableandnothaveanoffensiveodororunkemptappearance.
g.AllnewCadetsareauthorizedtowearcivilianclothesonorderoftheBrigadeCommander.Thisprivilegeisgenerallyawardedattheendofthefirstsemester.
h. BeginningFall2013,Cadets,includingfreshmen,whosecumulativeGPAislessthan2.0arenotpermittedtowearcivilianclothes.WhenBANNERreflectsacumulativeGPAof2.0orgreater,theprivilegeofwearingcivilianclotheswillbereinstated.
4.5 MOTOR VEHICLETheuseofamotorvehicleoncampusisaprivilegethatmayberestrictedorwithdrawnforfailuretocomplywithStateLawsorUniversityTrafficRegulations.TheBrigadeS2Officerisresponsibleforassigningparkingandmonitoringviolationsinthebarracksarea.Thespeedlimitoncampusis15milesperhour.
4.6 MOTORCYCLESCadetswhooperatemotorcycleswillabidebyGeorgiaStatelaw.Further,CadetMotorcyclistsaresubjecttoallmaterialsfoundintheArmyMotorcycleSafetyHandbook. a.DODI6055.4,DepartmentofDefenseTrafficSafetyProgram,20July1999. b.AR190-5,MotorVehicleTrafficSupervision,8July1988. c.AR385-55,PreventionofMotorVehicleAccidents,12March1987.
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4.7 WEAPONS ON CAMPUSRecentlegislationpermitsanyonewhoisproperlylicensedintheStateofGeorgiatocarryahandguninaconcealedmanneronpropertyownedorleasedbytheUniversity,withsomeexceptions.Otherwise,othertypesofgunsorweaponsarenotpermittedonpropertyownedorleasedbytheUniversity. Thereareanumberofexceptionstothenewlawthatlimittheplacesoncampuswherehandgunsmaybecarried.Becauseofthisrecenttimingofthischange,afulldescriptionofthispolicy,includingtheareasofexceptionshouldbereviewedatwww.ung.edu/campuscarry.Itistheresponsibilityofthoselicense-holderswhochoosetocarryhandgunsoncampustoknowthelawandtounderstandwheretheycangowhilecarryingaconcealedhandgun.Byfederallaw,nofirearms,ammunition,orotherdangerousinstrumentswillbepermittedintheresidencehallsatanytime.ViolationsoftheWeaponsonCampuspolicymaybesubjecttocriminalprosecution,Student Conduct proceedings, and/or personnel action.
4.8 FIREARMSUnlessinaccordancewithIAW,theCampusCarryHouseBill280,nofirearmsareallowedoncampusexceptthoseissuedbytheMilitaryDepartmentfortrainingpurposesonly.Itemssuchaspelletguns,paintballgunsandbowsareconsideredfirearms,andarenotallowedoncampusinaccordancewithStateandFederallaw.
4.9 KNIVESOnlyutilitarianknivesarepermittedoncampus.Thisisgenerallyrestrictedtopocketkniveswithbladelengthunder2.0inches.
4.10 TASERSEffectiveFall2016tasersareallowedoncampusbutshouldonlyshouldbeusedinemergency situations.
4.11 NON-RESIDENT CADET (MILITARY COMMUTER) PRIVILEGES CommutingmembersoftheCorpsofCadetsaresubjecttoallrequirementswiththefollowingexceptions.
(a)MilitarycommutersareexcusedfromQuartersandTaps.(b) Militarycommutersareexcusedfromwearoftheuniformofthedaywhile theyareoffcampus.
4.12 NON-RESIDENT CADET (MILITARY COMMUTER) RESPONSIBILITIESAllCadetswhoaregrantedpermissionbytheCommandantofCadetstoliveoffcampusforagiventermaresubjecttotheappropriateCorpsParticipationPolicy.Inaddition,non-residentCadetsaresubjecttothefollowing:
(a)Militarycommutersarerequiredtoperformallassignedduties,andattendallrequiredformations(i.e.lab,inspections,PRT,rehearsals,reviews,briefings,flagdetail,dutycompanytaskings,etc.)
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(b) MilitarycommutersarerequiredtocontacttheirCadetChainofCommanddaily.(c)Militarycommutersareresponsibleforallinformationpostedontheofficial bulletinboardintheMLCandallinformationpostedontheircompany’s bulletinboards. (d) MilitarycommutersmusthaveaphonenumberandemailaddressbywhichtheycanbecontactedincaseofemergenciesoranyotherreasonsbytheCadetChainofCommand.TheyshouldalsohaveintheirpossessionthetelephonenumbersofmembersoftheirCadetChainofCommand.Commuterswillupdateandverifylocatorcardseachsemesterwithcurrentaddress,telephonenumber,andotherdata.(d) Militarycommutersarerequiredtochecktheircampuse-maildailyand complywithpostedmilitaryinstructions.
(f) Studentswhorequestnon-residentCadetstatusmustmeetthequalificationsinaccordancewiththeappropriateCorpsParticipationPolicy.
(g)Militarycommutersareexpectedtocarryafull-timeacademicload(12semesterhoursormore)forthedurationoftheircommuterstatus.Cadetswhofallbelow12hoursduringthesemesteraresubjecttodisciplinaryand/oradministrativesanctions.
4.13 VARSITY SPORTS ATHLETESCadetswhoparticipateinintercollegiatesportingeventsasrepresentativesoftheUniversity,willobeytheRulesandRegulationsfortheCorpsofCadets.Therewillbecertainexceptionsmadetoenabletheathletestoconcentrateontheirsport.Theseexceptionsare:
(1) Priortobeginningtheseason,CadetathleteswilltaketheArmyPhysicalFitnessTest(APFT).IftheCadetpassestheAPFTwithascoreof210orbetter,heorshewillbeexemptfromunitphysicaltraininguntilaftertheseasoniscompleted.Theseasonisdefinedastheperiodoftimefromthefirstdayofpracticeuntilthefinalgame.Iftheathletedoesnotachieveascoreof210orbetter,he/shewillattendtheirassignedunit’sphysicaltrainingprogramtheentiresemester,oruntiltheyarere-testedandachieveascoreof210orbetter.CadetathleteswhoarepursuingacommissionwilladheretothePre-Campphysicaltrainingpolicy.ItistheresponsibilityoftheCadetathletetonotifyhis/herchainofcommandandtheCommandant’sOfficeofthedatesoftheathleticseason.
(2) Onthemorningofgames,Cadetathleteswillbegivenpermissiontosleep-inuntiltheirfirstclass,aslongastheroomisinspectionready.
(3)Cadetathleteswhoareexemptfromphysicaltrainingwillnotsleep-in,butmayusethetimetotrainwiththeirrespectiveteam.IfthereisnotrainingduringcompanyPTtime,thentheathleteispermittedtostudyorpreparefortheday’sactivities.Thisonlyapplieswhilethesportisinseason.Aftertheseasonhasended,theCadetwillresumetrainingwiththeircompany.
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(4) Cadetathleteswillbeauthorizedasleep-inwheneveragamerequiresthemtoreturntocampusafter2400hours.Thesleep-inwillonlybeauthorizeduntiltheirfirstclass.Individualroomsmustbepreparedforinspection.VarsitysportsathletesthatdonotfollowtheRulesandRegulationsfortheCorpsofCadetswillhavetheprivilegesmentionedaboverevoked.Coacheswillbenotifiedofthenon-complianceandappropriatedisciplinaryactionwillbetaken.
4.14 HONOR COMPANYPrivilegesawardedforHonorCompanycompetitionwillbeannouncedaftertheawardisgiven.HonorCompanyisdeterminedbytheoverallperformanceofeachcompanyinMilitaryEvents,UnitAdministration,Academics,andIntramuralAthletics.AllCadetsareencouragedtoparticipateandperformtothebestoftheirability.IncentivesforHonorCompanyinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
(1) ExemptionfromDutyCompanyforentiresemester.(2) Oneunitsleep-inpermonth.(3) FirsttoturnintheirweaponsafterLab.(4) FirsttobereleasedforchowafterLab.(5) EveryoneinthecompanyisauthorizedtoweartheHonorCompanyribbon and Honor Company cord.
TheseprivilegesmaybetakenawayifthecompanydoesnotupholdthehighstandardsoftheCorpsofCadets.
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CHAPTER 5:MILITARY COURTESY AND SOCIAL CUSTOMS
5.1 GENERALa. Thepurposeofthischapteristoprovidethebasicinformationandinstructiononmilitarycourtesyandsocialcustoms.AllCadetsareexpectedtofamiliarizethemselveswiththischapter.Itshouldbenotedthat,whilethischapterisentitled“MilitaryCourtesyandSocialCustoms,”thegoodmanners,commonsenserulesofbehavior,andconductofanofficerareapplicableinamilitaryorcivilianenvironment.CurrentguidanceoncustomsandcourtesiesmaybefoundinMemorandumentitled“Customs,Courtesy,andTraditionsfortheCorpsofCadets”updatedeachacademicyear.
b.Inallofficialandsocialcontacts,aCadetasamilitaryofficeraspirantisexpected,onhisowninitiative,toobservethehigheststandardsofgentlemanlyconduct.Thisshouldstemfromtheindividual’sinnatefeelingofconsiderationforothers,refinedandreinforcedbyknowledgeofcustomsoftheserviceandofacceptedsocialbehavior.
c. Courtesyisanexpressionofconsiderationforothers.Inmilitarylife,courtesyisofvitalimportanceinpromotingteamworkanddevelopingespritdecorps.Courtesyisshowntosuperiorsaswellassubordinates.Thecourtesyshowntoasuperiorisarecognitionoftheresponsibilityandauthorityoftheposition;thatshowntoasubordinateacknowledgestheessentialparthe/sheplaysasamemberofthemilitaryunitororganizationalteam.ACadetisexpectedtodemonstratethesamerespectandcourtesytothecivilianfacultyandstaffashe/shedoestomilitaryinstructors.
d.Theformalmethodsofexpressingmilitarycourtesy,suchasrenderingthesalute,comingtothepositionofattention,andreportingproceduresaredistinctandprecise.Careless,grudging,orsarcasticcompliancewiththeserequirementsisdiscourteous.
e. Thecourtesythatmarksmilitaryceremonieshasaprofoundmeaning.AsalutetotheflagisadeclarationofloyaltyandanexpressionofdedicationtotheUnitedStatesofAmericaandtheprinciplesforwhichitstands.
5.2 SALUTESThesaluteisanimportantmilitarycourtesyandthemostcommonlyused.Themannerofexecutingthesaluteisanindicationoftheindividual’sattitude,training,morale, and motivation. Executed willingly, smartly, and promptly, it indicates a Cadet’sprideinoneselfandhisunit.Thesubordinaterendersthesalutefirstandmaintainsthesaluteuntilreturnedbythesuperior.
a. SALUTING ON CAMPUS: (1) OUTDOORS:(a) CadetswillsaluteallofficersandwarrantofficersassignedtotheCommandant’sOffice,theMilitaryDepartmentandallArmedForcesofficersvisitingonthecampus.ThedressofthepersonsalutedorCadetsalutingisimmaterial;recognitionisallthatisnecessary.Thesaluteisnormallyrenderedwhenthepersontobesalutedisaboutsixpacesdistant.Thesaluteisaccompaniedbyanappropriateoralgreeting.NOTE:Regulationsdonotrequirethedriverofavehicletosaluteorreturnasalutewhenhisvehicleisinmotionifsalutinginterfereswiththesafeoperationofthevehicle.
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b)CadetenlistedpersonnelwillsaluteCadetofficersatalltimes.Thesaluteandappropriategreetingofthedaywillberenderedonandoffcampus.
(c) Cadetswillnotexchangesaluteswheninranks;theseniorCadetinchargewillrenderthesaluteandgreeting.Cadetswillnotsaluteduringprescribeddrillorfieldtrainingexercises,unlessdirectedotherwise.
(d) CadetswillcomplywiththeprovisionsofArmyregulationsregardingcourtesiesrenderedduringthevariousceremoniessuchasReveilleandRetreat.
(2) INDOORS:(a) Cadetsdonotsaluteindoorsexceptwhenreporting(seereportinginstructionsbelow).(b)Individualswill,however,standatATTENTIONwhentheColorsarepresentedorhonorsplayedindoors.
b. SALUTING OFF CAMPUS:(a)CadetsinuniformwillsaluteallofficersassignedtotheCommandant’sOffice,theMilitaryDepartmentandotherofficersoftheArmedForceswhenrecognized.
(b)CadetenlistedpersonnelwillsaluteallCadetofficers.
(c)Cadets,whileoffcampus,arenotrequiredtosalutewhen“ToTheColors”ortheNationalAnthemisplayedoverthepublicaddresssystemoncampus.
c. SALUTING IN GROUPS:(1) IN FORMATION:(a)OnlytheCadetincommandorinchargeofaunitorgroupsalutesandacknowledgessalutesfortheformation.IndividualCadetsinaformationdonotsaluteorreturnsalutes,exceptatthecommandPRESENTARMS.
d. NOT IN FORMATION:(a) Ontheapproachofanofficersuperiorinrank,agroupofindividualsnotinformationiscalledtoattentionbythefirstpersonobservinghim;andallcomesmartlytoattentionandsaluteifoutdoors.(b)Individualsparticipatinginactivitiesandmembersofdetailsatworkdonotsalute.TheCadetinchargeofthedetailorgroup,ifnotactivelyengaged,salutesoracknowledgesthesalutefortheentiredetail.However,ifanofficerapproachesandaddressesanindividualCadet,thelowerrankingCadetwillcometoattentionandremainatattention(unlessotherwisedirected)untilterminationoftheconversation,atwhichtimehewillsaluteandcarryon.
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5.3 REPORTING PROCEDURES(1) GENERAL:Thesaluteisalwaysrenderedbythesubordinatewhenreportingtoasuperiorindividualofrank.Thesalutewillalsoberenderedattheterminationoftheinterviewupon leaving.
(2) THE COMMANDANT OR ASSISTANT COMMANDANT OF CADETS:(a) ACadetwhowishestoseetheCommandantorAssistantCommandantwillfirstaddressthesecretaryoftheirrespectiveoffices.ThesecretarywillthenarrangethemeetingfortheCadetwhetheratthattimeoratalaterdate.Uponenteringtheoffice,theCadetwillawaitfurtherinstructionsastostandatattentionortakeaseat.TheCadetwillthentakeallinstructionsfromtheCommandant/AssistantCommandant.
(3) OFFICER CADRE MEMBERS:(a)Cadetsenteringtheofficeofanofficercadrememberwillfollowthesame procedureasabove.
(4) NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER CADRE MEMBERS:(a)WhenreportingtoanNCO,theCadetwillknockandpolitelyrequestpermissiontoentertheroomwhilestandingatthepositionofparaderest.IftheNCOpermits,theCadetwillstepintotheroomandgotothepositionofparaderestuntiltoldotherwise.TheCadetwillstatehisbusinessandconverseaccordingly.
(5) PROMOTION AND HONOR BOARDS:(a)ACadetwillreporttoapromotionorhonorboardassuch:theCadetwillentertheroom,advancewithintwostepsofthetableatwhichthepresidentoftheboardissitting.TheCadetwillcometopresentarmsandreportinwith“Cadet”reportstothepresidentoftheboardasdirected(statetheirrank).”TheCadetwillwaitforthepresidentoftheboardtoreturnthesaluteandfollowthedirectionsfromthepresidentoftheboard.Uponbeingreleased,theCadetwillstandup,cometopresentarmsandrendertheappropriatemotto.
5.4 COURTESY WITHIN THE RESIDENCE HALL (BARRACKS) ROOMS(1) DAYROOMS:(a)WhenanofficerassignedtotheCommandant’sOffice,MilitaryDepartmentorotherArmedForcesvisitsthedayroomofadormitory,allCadetswillcomequietlytoattentionifaddressed.Cadetsaddressedwillremainatattentionuntildirectedotherwise.(b) WhenthePresidentorVice-PresidentoftheUniversityentersthedayroom,allCadetswillcontinuewiththeirbusinessandpolitelygreethimorherifaddressed.
(2) ROOMS:(a) OFFICERS: Whenanofficer(Cadetormilitary)entersaCadet’sroom,theindividualCadetwillstandatattentionuntiltheofficerdirectsotherwiseorleavestheroom.WhenmorethanoneCadetispresent,thefirsttoobservetheofficerwillcommand“ROOM,ATTENTION”followedbythegreetingofthedayina loud and clear voice.
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(b) NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS (NCOs):WhenanNCO(Cadetor military)entersaCadet’sroom,theindividualCadetwillstandatparaderestuntiltheNCOdirectsotherwiseorleavestheroom.WhenmorethanoneCadetispresent,thefirsttoobservetheNCOwillcommand“ATEASE”followedbythegreetingoftheday in a loud and clear voice.
(3) MEETINGS:Whenanofficer(Cadetormilitary)entersaroomforameeting,specificallytheMilitaryLeadershipCenter,Cadetspresentwillstandatattentionuntiltheofficerdirectsotherwise.Attheconclusionofthemeeting,theseniorCadetpresentwillbringthepersonneltoattention,andallmembersinattendancewillrespondwiththeBrigademotto.
5.5 PERSONAL HONORSWhengeneralofficerhonorsarerendered,militarypersonnelpresentinuniformwillexecutethesaluteatthefirstnoteofthemusicandholdthesaluteuntilthecompletionoftheruffles,flourishes,andmarch.
5.6 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL CUSTOMS(1)Thepurposeofsocialcustomsistopromoteeaseandrefinementinlivingwhileeliminatingthecoarseandoffensive.Thesecustomsarealsopractical.Theymakelifemorepleasantanddoawaywithfrictioninourdailycontactwithoneanother.(2)Afewofthemoreimportantsocialcustomsareexplainedinthefollowingsections.Thisdiscussionmustberegardedaselementary.TheCadetshouldnotconsiderhimselffullyqualifieduntilhehashadrecoursetootherandmorecomprehensiveworksonthesubject.
5.7 THE TRADITION OF BEING A LADY OR A GENTLEMAN (AdaptedinpartfromtheArmyOfficer’sGuide):
(1) ItisanimpliedexpectationofandatraditionforCadetstobeladiesand gentlemen.Thismustbemanifestintheirmoralstandards,theirconduct,appearance,manners,andmannerismsaswellasintheprofessionalstandardstheyestablish.Itmustbedisplayedinthethingstheyavoiddoing.ThegeneralgoodoftheCadetCorpsdemandsthatallindividualsdisplaythequalitiesofladiesorgentlemen.GreatprestigeattachestotheCorpsofCadetsasagroupbecausetheyhavebeengeneral-lyacceptedassuch.Theirwordisacceptedinandoutofuniform.Theiropinionsbearweight.Asagroup,theyhavetheconfidenceandtrustofthecommunity.IndividualCadetsmustguardandcherishthisstandingandrealizethatanyunfitamongthemreflectuponanddamagethestandingofall.
(2)Aggravatedbreachesofthesetraditionsconstitute“ConductUnbecomingaCadet.”
Ladies and gentlemen: (a) MaintainstrictobservanceoftheHonorCodeandhighprinciples. (b) Carrythemselvesasthedescendantsofknightsandwarriors. (c) Defendthedefenselessandchampionthecauseofjustice. (d) Avoidpublicdiscussionofprivatematters.
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(e) Aretemperateandresponsibleintheuseofalcoholanddonotdrinkto excessorappeartobeaffectedbyalcohol. (f) Donotallowpersonalemotions(anger,fear,hate,embarrassment,ardor,or hilarity)toimpactprofessionaljudgmentorperformance. (g) Donotspeakmorethancasuallyaboutspecialfriendsandneverdiscuss personalqualitiesofsuchacquaintances. (h) Avoiddisplaysofwealth,money,andpossessions. (i) Treatpeoplewithcourtesy,nomatterwhattheirsocialpositionmaybe. (j) Donot“lickthebootsofthoseabove”or“kickthefaceofthosebelow.” (k) Respectothersanddemandrespect. (l) Donotavoidthepaymentofbillsortenderbadchecks. (m) Avoid vulgarity. (n) Affordspecialconsiderationtoelders. (o) Affordspecialconsiderationtomembersoftheoppositesexandavoid embarrassingthem(i.e.,thepracticeofwhistling).
5.8 CORRECT SPEECH
(1) Correct,simple,anddignifiedspeech,coupledwiththecapacityforinterestingandintelligentconversation,constitutesoneofthegreatestassetsofanyperson.Correctspeechbeginswiththeindividualwords;andwithwords,perhapstheforemostrequirementispronunciation.Ifanindividualisuncertainastothepronunciationofaword,heshouldavoiditsuseuntilafterhehashadaccesstoadictionary.(2) Nextinimportanceisenunciation.Everywordshouldbeenunciatedclearlyanddistinctlyaswellascorrectly.Slangandprofanityareoutofplaceatanygeneralgatheringandshouldbeavoidedindailyuse.Theyindicateapoorlyversedindividualandtendtoperpetuateanarrowanddeficientvocabulary.
CONVERSATION:(1) Conversationshouldbereciprocalandnotmonopolized.Avoidabruptnessindismissingeffortsofotherstostarttheconversation.Thosewhothinkbeforetheyspeakarenotapttomakeblunders.(2)Engagingandintelligentconversationrequires,amongotherthingsabroadcontactwithliteratureandfamiliaritywithcurrentevents.Youshoulddevotefrequentperiodsoftimetoreadingandstudying,andyoushouldcultivateaninterestinnationalandworldaffairsaswellasinhappeningsofmerelylocalinterest.Whilespecializationistheorderoftheday,everyCadetshouldstrivetomaintainabroadpointofviewandalivelysympathyandinterestinhumanaffairsandactivitiestheworld over.
USE OF TELEPHONE/CELLULAR PHONES:(1) Makeitamatterofpracticetoidentifyyourselfwhenplacingorreceivingacallbystating:“ThisisCadet(name)”or“ThisisMr./Ms.(name).”(2) Cadetswillnotusecellphoneswhilewalkinginuniform.Cadetswillstopandutilizethecellphone.
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5.9 INTRODUCTIONS
(1) Names-Alwaysenunciatethenamesofbothpersonsclearlyanddistinctly.(2)Useoftitles-Officers,bothactivedutyandretired,shouldalwaysbeintroducedbytheirtitles.Officersassociatedwithamilitaryschool,whenintroducedonoccasionsorceremoniesdirectlyconnectedwiththeschool,shouldbeintroducedbytheirtitles.(3) Precedence-Asageneralrule,gentlemenshouldbeintroducedtoladiesunlessthemanisconsiderablyolderthantheladyoroccupiesapositionofimportance.Itiswelltorememberthatthepersontobehonoredismentionedfirstintheintroduction.(4) Procedure-Anintroduction,howeverquicklydone,shouldbemadeontheoccasionwithlittleformality.Ifthepersonstobeintroducedaresomedistancefromtheother,thejuniorshouldbebroughttothesenior;neverthereverse.Avoidtheuseofelaboratephrases.Introductions,thoughdignified,shouldbesimpleanddirect.Themostgenerallyacceptedare:“Allowmetopresent,”“MayIintroduce,”or“I’dliketohaveyoumeet.”Neversay,“MeetMr.Smith”or“ShakehandswithCaptainBeard.”Aperfectlyacceptableformissimplytosay“MissCarter,Mr.Brown.”(5) Onbeingintroduced-Acknowledgmentofanintroductionbysaying“Howdoyoudo?”isalwaysappropriate.Whenmenareintroducedtheyshakehands,standing,withoutreachingacrossanotherperson,ifpossible.Theymaysaynothing,justlookpleasantorsmile,orsayacourteous,“Itisnicetomeetyou,”or“Howdoyoudo?”Makehimfeelitisaprivilegetomeethimandthatyouaregladoftheopportunity.(6) Shakinghands-Inshakinghandsthereshouldbeafirm,straightforwardclaspofthehandsbutnostrenuoussqueezing.Thehandshakeshouldbebrief.Itisperformedattheheightwhichthehandsreachwhenextendednaturallyandinvolvesnoexaggeratedmovementeitherverticallyorhorizontally.Amanshouldnotofferhishandtoaladybutwaitforhertomakethefirstgesture.(7) ThewifeofanactivedutyofficerorNCOshouldbeacknowledgedwithasimplegreeting.Sheshouldbereferredtoas“ma’am”or“Mrs. .”ThecivilianhusbandofanactivedutyofficerorNCOshouldbereferredtoas“sir”or“Mr.________.”
5.10 SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND MANNERS: RECEPTION
(1)Uponenteringareceptionorlivingroom,oneshouldimmediatelyseekoutthehost/hostessandpayyourrespectstohim/her.Yourmovementstothehost/hostessshouldbedirectuponentering.Upongreetingthehost/hostessproceedtogreetallotherguests,ladiesfirstfollowedbythemen,beforejoiningintheconversation.
(2) Whenonewishestodepartfromareceptionorlivingroom,oneneedonlyindicatetothehost/hostesswhatisintendedandnoexplanationsorexcusesarenecessary,unlessthedepartureispremature.Itisnotnecessarytowaitforalullintheconversation;onthecontrary,suchacourse,particularlyinthecaseofashortformalcall,wouldprobablyresultinanover-extendedvisit.Havingrisen,theguestshouldgoatoncetothehost/hostess,makehis/herfarewellsbriefly,anddepart.
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RECEIVING LINES: Whenasocialaffair,suchasadinnerorreception,openswithareceivingline,makeitapointtogothroughtheline.Theexperienceisworthwhile.Ingoingthroughtheline,theladyprecedestheman.Speakdistinctlywhengivingyournameandthatofyourdate.Donothesitatetorepeatyournameifitbecomeslost.Donotsmokeorhaveacigaretteorglassinyourhandwhilegoingthroughtheline.
PUNCTUALITY: Oneshouldalwaysbestrictlypunctualatallsocialfunctions.Atdinners,thisisparticularlyimportant.Ifinvitedtodinnerat1900hours,arrivepreciselyat1900hours.
ACKNOWLEDGE COURTESIES:(1)Ladiesandgentlemenrenderappropriateacknowledgmentforeverycourtesyextendedthem,andforeverykindly,generous,orhelpfulactofwhichtheyarethebeneficiary.Itisrudetoacceptthehospitalityofone’sfriendswithoutexpressingappreciation,anditisbothrudeandselfish,nottoattempttoreciprocate.Inthemajorityofcases,therecanbenovalueplacedontherelationshipbetweencourtesyreceivedandthatofferedinreturn.
(2) People in moderate circumstances are not expected to return on an equal monetarybasistheentertainmentextendedtothembywealthyfriendsandacquaintances.Nevertheless,withinthelimitoftheirresources,theymustdischargetheobligationstheyhaveaccepted.Justwhatformtheacknowledgmentshouldtakedepends on all related circumstances.
(3) Asageneralrule,obligationsofthesortcontemplatedmaybesatisfiedbypersonalbythanks,bycallingormailingcards,bywritingaletterofappreciationbymailoremail,bysendinganinexpensivegift,orbyofferinginreturnthesameorsimilarcourtesyoronewhich,eventhoughofanentirelydifferentnature,isequallyenjoyable.
5.11 TABLE MANNERS: GENERAL(1) Oneowesittohishostessalwaysto“puthisbestfootforward;”tomanifestakindlycourteousattitudetowardallguests;and,especially,toengageinconversationwiththeladiesonhisrightandleft.Oneshouldrememberthattheoccasionismoreimportantthanthefood.Aguesthasanobligationtocontributetothesuccessoftheoccasion.(2)Afteronehasacceptedadinnerinvitation,nothingbutthemostcompellingemergencyshouldpreventone’sattendance.Tobreakadinnerinvitationsimplyforone’spersonalconvenienceisunforgivable.
SEATING LADIES:Whenladiesarepresent,gentlemenshouldassisttheminfindingtheirplacesatthetableandintakingtheirseats.
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WHEN STARTING TO EAT:Atsmalldinnerpartiesoneshouldwaituntilallguestsareserved,oruntilthehostessherselfstarts.Atbanquetsandotheroccasionswheremanyguestsarepresent,itispropertostartthemealassoonasthoseinyourimmediatevicinityhavebeenserved.
SELECTION OF IMPLEMENT: Frequentlythetableissetwithalltheknives,forks,andspoonsrequiredforthevariouscoursesplannedforthemeal.Thenecessityofmakingaselectionshouldnotberegardedwithconcern,foramistakeisofnogreatconsequence.However,toavoidanypossibleembarrassment,thebestcourseistoobservethehost/hostessandfollowhis/herlead.Otherwise,agenerallysaferuleistostartwiththeutensilsfurthestfromtheplateandworkinward.
5.12 INVITATIONS, ACCEPTANCE, AND REGRET(1)Invitationsareeitherformalorinformal.Aninvitationisusuallyintheformofapersonalnotewritteninthefirstperson,andshouldbeansweredinthesamemanner.Insuchcasethenoteofacceptance,thoughformal,shoulddealonlywiththesubjectoftheinvitationandshouldnotbeexpandedtotheproportionsofaletter.Invitationsextendedoncallingcardsmaybeansweredoncallingcards.Invitationsextendedbytelephonemayberegardedasinformalinvitationsandansweredaccordingly.However,withtheconstantlyincreasinguseofthetelephone,invitationstodinnersandotherstrictlyformalaffairsarefrequentlyextendedinthisway.Invitationsbyemailarealsoregardedasinformalinvitations,andansweringbyemailwithsuchaninvitation is appropriate.
(2) Formalinvitationsarewritten(orengraved)inthethirdperson.Theacknowledgment(acceptanceorregret)shouldbewordedinpreciselythesameform.Whentheinvitationisformal(itmustbeengravedor“byhand”),theacceptanceorregretshouldfollowthesameformastheinvitation.Theacceptanceorregretmustbewritten, never typed.
(3) Invitationsoftenrequirearesponsesothehost/hostessmaydeterminehowmanypeopletopreparefor.Responseshouldbemadewithin48hours.
(4) R.S.V.P.Requiresthehost/hostessbeadvisedintheaffirmativeornegativeofyour attendance.
(5)Regrets.Requiresthatyouadvisethehostonlyifyouareunabletoattend.
(6)Responsetotheinvitationshouldbemadeasearlyaspracticalafterreceipt.Reasonsfornotattendingarenotnecessary.
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(7)InpreparingforUniversityactivities,itisfrequentlynecessarytosurveyCadetsinordertoplanparticipation.Whensuchsurveysaremadeandyouindicateadesiretoparticipate,makegoodonyourcommitment.
(8)Nothingmorequicklyandeffectivelykillsthewillingnessofstaffandfacultymemberstosupportstudentsactivitiesthanademonstrationorirresponsibilitytowardcommitments.
5.13 FRATERNIZATION WITH SUBORDINATES (adaptedinpartfromtheArmyOfficer’sGuide):
Therelationshipbetweenleaderandsubordinatemustbedevelopedtowithstandgreatstrain.Itmustincludemutualtrustandmutualrespect.IntheArmy,itisstrongtraditionthatanofficerdoesnotgamble,orborrowmoney,ordrinkintoxicants,orparticipateinordinarysocialassociationwithenlistedsoldiersonanindividualbasis.Allaremattersofsimplecommonsense.Theleadermustnothavefavoredassociates,or“buddies,”chosenfromsubordinates.Todosowouldfirstplaceinquestion,andthenweaken,thevitalbeliefintheleader’simpartiality.Eventheappearanceorsuspicionoffavoritismmustbeavoidedbytheconscientiousleader.Ifaleaderhassocialcompanions,obviousfavorites,or“buddies,”amonghisorhersubordinates,andthenevaluatesorsponsorsoneormoreofthemfavorably,orexemptsthemfromundesirableduties,theleaderdestroysintheall-seeingeyesofotherstheessentialstandardofmutualtrustandrespect.Resentmentbytheless-favoredwillbeprompt.Theleader’susefulnessdeclines.Theremustbenofavoritismorjustifiedsuspicionoffavoritism.Theleadercannotbea“jollygoodfellow,”or“oneoftheboys.”IftheCadetispopularinthemindsofsubordinatesitisabyproductofleadership,humanfairness,knowledge,andwisedecisions.Violationsmaybehandledasaninfraction.
5.14 FRATERNIZATION WITH UNDERCLASSMEN
TheCadetCompanyisthefocalpointofCadetlife,particularlyforthefreshmen.CommandersareexpectedtoinstillinthemthetraditionsoftheCorpsanddevelopacompetitive,cohesive,academicallyandphysicallystrongfreshmanclasswithoutinterferenceanddistractionfromcasualsocialcontactswithupperclassman.Casualsocialcontactsand/orpromotionofnon-militaryextra-curricularactivitieswillnotoccuroutsideofregisteredeventsorwithouttheexpressapprovaloftheAssistantCommandantofCadets.Violationsmaybehandledasaninfraction.
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5.15 FRATERNIZATION WITH MEMBERS OF THE CORPS OF CADETSIntheCorpsofCadets,thereareboundtobeoccasionswhenleaders,maleorfemale,areromanticallyattractedtomembersoftheirchain-of-commandortheirsubordinates.Sucharelationshipishighlyundesirableandisprejudicialtothemaintenanceofgoodorderanddiscipline.Boththeleaderandthesubordinatewouldsufferforestablishingsucharelationship,andtheeffectivenessofbothmemberstotheCorpswouldbeseriouslyreduced.CommandersshouldrecognizethatpositiverelationshipscanoccuramongmembersoftheCorpsofCadetsbutnotwithinchains-of-command,andnotbetweenleadersandsubordinateswithintheircommandinfluence.Commandersmustbeparticularlyconcernedaboutthedisparityinmaturitylevelsandthepotentialforabusesofauthority,influence,andaccessforsocialpurposesinaregimentedenvironment.Commandersshouldbepreparedtocounselindividualslackingmaturejudgmentskillsandtotakeappropriateactionagainstindividualswhoabusetheirauthorityfortheirownpurposes.
5.16 ADDITIONAL RULES & COURTESIES
(1)Arequestbyanyresponsibleofficerornon-commissionedofficerisconsideredadirect order.(2)Neverkeepanyonewaitingunnecessarily.(3)Customdemandsthattroopsinuniformbemeticulousabouttheirpersonalappearance.AsCadets,yourepresentUNG.ThosewhoobserveyouformtheiropinionoftheUniversitylargelybasedonyourappearance.Looksharp!(4) Becourteous.Courtesytosubordinatesisequallyimportantascourtesytosuperiors.Asuretestofanindividualishisemploymentofauthority.Commendationand admonition are vital in developing morale and esprit de corps. Commendations shouldbemadeinpublicwhenpractical;admonitionsorreprimandsshouldalwaysbeadministered privately.(5) Asonejuniorinrank,makeitageneralhabittogivethesameprecedencetoandshowthesamedeferenceforyourseniorsthatanycourteouspersondoestohiselders.(6)Thecover(militaryorcivilian)isneverwornindoorsexceptwhenunderarms.(7)Donotwalkonthegrassorallowanyonetowalkonthegrass.(8)Usethesidewalksandcrosswalksatchow;donotenterthekillzone(theroadinfrontofchowandbetweentheyellowspeedbumps).(9)Cadetswillstopandstand/sitstillwhileeating,drinking,orusingacellularorhandhelddevicewhileinuniform.NoneofthesedistractionswillhinderaCadetfromsalutingorsoundingofftosuperiors.(10)CadetsinuniformwillnotdisplayorcarrypersonalGreekitems,toinclude,butnotlimitedto,books,boxes,andpins,visiblywhileinuniform.(11) Whenutilizingabackpack,Cadetswillwearbothstrapsatalltimes.NostrapsareallowedtocrosstheCadet’schest.WhencarryingaEuropeanshoulderbag,satchel,ormessengerbag,thestrapmustbewornovertheleftshoulder,withthebaghangingdowntotheside.
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CHAPTER 6: APPEARANCE AND UNIFORMS
6.1 INTRODUCTIONTheArmyisauniformedservice;therefore,aneatandwell-groomedappearancebysoldiersisfundamentaltotheArmyandcontributestobuildingtheprideandespritdecorpsessentialtoaneffectivemilitaryforce.AvitalingredientoftheArmy’sstrengthandmilitaryeffectivenessistheprideandself-discipline,whichAmericansoldiersbringtotheirservice.Itistheresponsibilityofcommanderstoensurethatmilitarypersonnelundertheircommandpresentaneatandsoldierlyappearance,anditisthedutyofeachsoldiertotakeprideinhisappearanceatalltimes.TheBlueBookprovidestheuniformstandardsfortheNorthGeorgiaCorpsofCadetsandtakesprecedenceoverAR670-1.However,inmostcases,theBlueBookprescribesuniformstandardsthatcloselyresemblethosefoundinAR670-1.
6.2 GENERAL(1)Todeterminewhichuniformiswornonwhatday,refertotheBrigadeTrainingSchedule. (2) OndayswhichCadetsarepermittedtowearcivilianclothingtheyaregiventheprivilegetoadheretothePolicyonStudentAttireaslinedoutintheStudentHand-book. (3)Cadetsawards,decorations,tabs,patchesandfourragereswillnotbemixedwiththoseauthorizedbytheUSArmy,theUSARortheArmyNationalGuard.
(4) CompanyT-shirtswillnotbewornunlessauthorizedbytheBrigadeCommanderforaspecificmilitaryeventthatispostedontheBrigadeTrainingSchedule.Subordinatecommandersmayrequesttoweartheuniformforspecialcompanyoccasions.NOTE:ThecompanyT-shirtandblackArmyshorts(orlongpants)constitutesthealternateAPFUfortheCorpsofCadets.
6.3 UNIFORM MAINTENANCE(1)Foruniformcare,referto“WashingInstructions”labelontheuniformforhowtoproperlycleaneachoftheuniform.(2) DoNOTdrycleanthegarrisoncaporOperationalCamouflagePattern(OCP)Uniform.(3)Lowquartersmustbecleanedwithwaterandabrushifneeded,thenpolishedwithacloth.(4)Combatbootswillbecleanedwithabootcarekit.Followtheinstructionsinsidethekit.
6.4 UNIFORM ISSUE AND EXCHANGE(1) WiththeexceptionofOCPs,thevastmajorityofCadetuniformitemsareprovidedbytheUniversityBookstore.(2) TheOperationalCamouflagePattern(OCP)ArmyCombatuniform,isissuedtoCadetsuponentranceintotheCorpsofCadetsbytheMilitaryScienceDepartment,andarethepropertyoftheUnitedStatesGovernment.AtanypointiftheOCPbecomesunserviceable,CadetsmayDirectExchange(DX)eachpieceoftheuniformfortheserviceableequivalentwiththeMilitaryScienceSupplyDepartment.
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6.5 PERSONAL APPEARANCE a. Hair for males(1)Thehairontopoftheheadmustbeneatlygroomed.Thelengthandbulkofthehairmaynotbeexcessiveorpresentaragged,unkempt,orextremeappearance.Thehairmustpresentataperedappearance.Ataperedappearanceisonewheretheoutlineofthesoldier’shairconformstotheshapeofthehead,curvinginwardtothenaturalterminationpointatthebaseoftheneck.Whenthehairiscombed,itwillnotfallovertheearsoreyebrows,ortouchthecollar,exceptforthecloselycuthairatthebackoftheneck.Theblock-cutfullnessinthebackispermittedtoamoderatedegree,aslongasthetaperedlookismaintained.(2) Inallcases,thebulkorlengthofhairmaynotinterferewiththenormalwearofheadgearorequipment.Malesarenotauthorizedtowearbraids,cornrows,ordreadlocks(unkempt,twisted,matted,individualpartsofhair)whileinuniformorincivilianclothesonduty.Hairthatisclippedcloselyorshavedtothescalpisauthorized.(3) Maleswillkeepsideburnsneatlytrimmed.Sideburnsmaynotbeflared;thebaseoftheside-burnwillbeaclean-shaven,horizontalline.Sideburnswillnotextendbelowthelowestpartoftheexteriorearopening.Maleswillkeeptheirfaceclean-shavenwheninuniform.(4)MaleFROGS(only)willcontinuetohavetheirheadsshavedonthefirstdayofFROGWeekbyprofessionalbarberswhowillusea#1guardontheirelectricclippersasrecommendedbyhealthofficials.NewCadetsareauthorizedtoweartheirhairinaccordancewithAR670-1beginning1OCTofeveryfallsemesterand15FEBofeveryspringsemester.Untilthattime,newmaleCadetswillcontinuetohavetheirhaircutbyprofessionalbarbersusinga#1guardontheirelectricclippers.(5) Haircutsperformedinthebarracksareunauthorized.(6)Faddishcolorstoincludebrightorunnaturalcolorsareprohibited.
b. Hair for females(1) Hairisneatlygroomed,thatthelengthandbulkofthehairarenotexcessive,andthatthehairdoesnotpresentaragged,unkempt,orextremeappearance.Likewise,trendystylesthatresultinshavedportionsofthescalp(otherthantheneckline)ordesignscutintothehairareprohibited;faddishcolorstoincludebrightorunnaturalcolorsareprohibited.(2) Femalesmaywearbraidsandcornrowsaslongasthebraidedstyleisconservative,thebraidsandcornrowsliesnuglyonthehead,andanyhair-holdingdevicescomplywiththestandardsfoundinAR670-1.Dreadlocks(unkempt,twisted,mattedindividualpartsofhair)areprohibitedinuniform.Hairwillnotfallovertheeyebrowsorextendbelowthebottomedgeofthecollaratanytimeduringnormalactivityorwhenstandinginformation.Longhairthatfallsnaturallybelowthebottomedgeofthecollar,toincludebraids,willbeneatlyandinconspicuouslyfastenedorpinned,nofree-hanginghairisvisible.Thebulkofhairontopoftheheadwillbeamaximumof2inches.Thebunwillnotexceed3.5inchesindiameter.Thebunistobenowiderthanthewidthofthehead.Thisincludesstyleswornwiththephysicalfitnessuniform/improvedphysicalfitnessuniform(PFU/IPFU).FemalesmaywearponytailswhilewearingtheIPFU.Thisincludeseatinginthechowhallaswellasanyactivitiesinthebarracks.
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c. FingernailsAllpersonnelwillkeepfingernailscleanandneatlytrimmed;faddishcolorsareprohibited.Onlynailpolishthatappearsnaturalisacceptableforwear.(Lightpinks,frenchtips,nudes).Maleswillkeepnailstrimmedsoasnottoextendbeyondthefingertip.Femaleswillnotexceedanaillengthof1⁄4inch,asmeasuredfromthetipofthefinger.
d. Hygiene and body grooming
(1) Cadetswillmaintaingoodpersonalhygieneandgroomingonadailybasisandweartheuniformsoasnottodetractfromtheiroverallmilitaryappearance.(2)Thegrowthofmustaches,goatees,beards,orhairanywhereonthefaceisprohibited.Cadetswillbeclean-shaven.(3) BasedupontherecommendationofUniversitymedicalpersonnelandintheinterestofpublichealth,thecuttingofhairinallmilitaryresidencehallsisprohibited.Thisincludesrazorcutsorhaircutswithelectricclippersorscissors.AllCadetsshouldvisitabarbershoporbeautyshopoffcampustoobtainaprofessionallookinghaircut.
e. Jewelry, Tattoos, Body Piercings
(1) Thewearingofawristwatchandnotmorethantwo(2)ringsisauthorizedunlesssafetyprohibits.Allstylesmustbeconservative.(2)Aconservativetietackmaybewornalongwiththeblackfour-in-handnecktie.FemaleCadetsareauthorizedtowearscrew-on,clip-on,orposttypeearrings.Theywillbeofroundsilver,gold,diamond,orwhitepearlandwillnotexceed¼”indiameter.Earringswillbewornasamatchedpair.Onlyonepairofearringsmaybewornatatime.EarringswillnotbewornwhileinOCPsorPTs.EarringswillnotbewornbymaleCadetsatanytime.(3)Conservativecivilianprescriptioneyeglassesthatarenotphotosensitiveareauthorizedtowear.Conservativeprescriptionandnon-prescriptionsunglassesareauthorizedforwearexceptinformations.Glassesthathavefaddishframes(i.e.initials,brightcolors,andotheradornments)arenotauthorizedforwearinamilitaryuniform.Faddishorcoloredcontactlensesarenotauthorizedforwearinamilitaryuniform.4) TattoosorbrandsthatarevisibleinClassAUniformorDressBlueUniformareprohibited.Tattoosorbrandsthatareextremists,indecent,sexist,orracistareprohibited,regardlessoflocationonbody,astheyareprejudicialtogoodorderanddiscipline. (5) Whenoncampusorotherplacesundermilitarycontrol,Cadetsmaynotattach,affix,ordisplayobjects,jewelry,orornamentationstoorthroughtheskinwhiletheyareinuniform,incivilianclothesonduty,orincivilianclothesoffduty(This includes earrings for male Cadets.)TheonlyexceptionisforfemaleCadetsauthorizedtowearprescribedearringswiththeservice,dressandmessuniforms.(6)Earrings:ForfemaleCadets,earringsmaybescrew-on,clip-on,orpost-typeingold,silver,whitepearl,ordiamond.Earringswillnotexceed6mmor¼inchindiameter,andwillfitsnugglyagainsttheearasamatchedpairwithonlyoneearringherearlobe.(7)BodyPiercingsandeargauges:Bodypiercings(i.e.,eyebrow,nose,tongue,lip)arenotauthorizedforwearinmilitaryuniformorcivilianclothesonoroffcampus.
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6.6 CORPS OF CADETS UNIFORMS
DRESS BLUE ARMY SERVICE UNIFORM (FORMAL MALE ATTIRE)
Basic Uniform Items DescriptionGloves White
Coat DarkBlue
Awards MetalsorRibbons/SpecialtyBadges/Marksmanship/ Badges/Cords
Bowtie Black
CollardShirt White(w/obuttons)
Undershirt White
Trousers LightBluew/Gold
Belt Black
Buckle Brass
Socks Black,Dress
Shoes Black,LowQuarter
Outerwear BlackAll-WeatherCoat
GeneralNoheadgearwillbewornwiththeFormalDressBlueArmyServiceUniformunlessotherwiseprescribedbythecommander.Thenameplateisworncenteredlefttorightontheflapoftherightbreastpocket,andcenteredbetweenthetopofthebuttonandthetopofthepocket.Rankisworncenteredlefttoright,1/8inchabovetherightbreastpocket.Cadetrecruitinsigniaisnotwornonthisuniform.Inlieuofribbons,medalsareauthorizedandareworncenteredlefttoright,immediatelyabovetheleftbreastpocket.ThisistheonlyCadetuniformonwhichmedalsareauthorizedforwear.IfaCadetdoesnothavemedalstheymaywearribbonsinstead,however,theymaynotmixboth.Whenmedalsareworn,thecontractingtabisworncenteredlefttoright¼inchabovethetopofthemedals.Theonlyinstancethecontractingtabisauthorizedforwearabovethepocketflapiswhenmedalsareworn.
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Male OfficerROTCinsigniaiswornonbothcollars,5/8inchabovethenotchofthelapel,withthecenterlineoftheinsigniabisectingthenotch,andparalleltotheinsideedgeofthelapel.Branchinsigniaisworncenteredonbothlapels,1and1⁄4inchesbelowtheU.S.insigniaor5/8inchbelowthenotchofthelapel.ThebranchinsigniaispositionedsothatthecenterlineoftheinsigniabisectsthecenterlineoftheROTCinsigniaandisparalleltotheinsideedgeofthelapel.ForcontractedCadetswhoreceivetheirbranchassignments,theymayplacetheappropriatebranchsleevebraidoneachsleeve.Oneachsleeve,thebottomoftheappropriatebranchbraidispositionedparallelto,and3inchesabovethebottomofeachsleeve.BranchInsigniaisalsoauthorizedforwearonthelapel.
Male EnlistedTorchesarewornonbothcollars,1inchabovethenotchofthelapel,withthecenterlineoftheinsigniabisectingthenotch,andparalleltotheinsideedgeof thelapel.
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Basic Uniform Items DescriptionService Cap DarkBlue
Coat DarkBlue
Awards MetalsorRibbons/SpecialtyBadges/Marksmanship/Badges/Cords
Necktie Black
CollardShirt White(w/obuttons)
Undershirt White
Trousers LightBluew/Gold,SeamBraid
Belt Black
Buckle Brass
Socks Black,Dress
Shoes Black,LowQuarter
Outerwear BlackAll-WeatherCoat
CLASS A ARMY SERVICE UNIFORM (MALE)
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GeneralTheservicecapistheonlyauthorizedheadgearfortheClassAArmyServiceUniform.Thenameplateisworncenteredlefttorightontheflapoftherightbreastpocket,andcenteredbetweenthetopofthebuttonandthetopofthepocket.Rankisworncenteredlefttoright,1/8inchabovetherightbreastpocket.Cadetrecruitinsigniaisnotwornonthisuniform.Ribbonsareworncenteredlefttoright,1⁄8inchabovetheleftbreastpocket.Thecontractingtabisworncenteredlefttorightontheflapoftheleftbreastpocket,and1⁄8inchbelowthetopofthepocket.
Male OfficerROTCinsigniaiswornonbothcollars,5/8inchabovethenotchofthelapel,withthecenterlineoftheinsigniabisectingthenotch,andparalleltotheinsideedgeofthelapel.Branchinsigniaisworncenteredonbothlapels,1and1⁄4inchesbelowtheU.S.insigniaor5/8inchbelowthenotchofthelapel.ThebranchinsigniaispositionedsothatthecenterlineoftheinsigniabisectsthecenterlineoftheROTCinsigniaandisparalleltotheinsideedgeofthelapel.Oneachsleeve,thebottomoftheappropriatebranchbraidispositionedparallelto,and3inchesabovethebottomofeachsleeve.
Male EnlistedTorchesarewornonbothcollars,1inchabovethenotchofthelapel,withthecenterlineoftheinsigniabisectingthenotch,andparalleltotheinsideedgeofthelapel.
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Basic Uniform Items DescriptionGarrison Cap DarkBlue
Gloves White
CollaredShirt Grey,ShortSleeve
Epaulets Blackw/Rank
Awards Ribbons/SpecialtyBadges/MarksmanshipBadges/Cords
Undershirt White
Trousers LightBluew/GoldSeamBraid
BeltBuckle Brass
Socks Black
Shoes LowQuarter
Ascot Company Color
CEREMONIAL ARMY SERVICE UNIFORM (MALE)
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GeneralThegarrisoncapistheonlyauthorizedheadgearfortheCeremonialArmyServiceUniform.RefertotheCoverAppendixonpage69forproperrankplacementonthegarrisoncap.CleanserviceablewhiteglovesarerequiredatalltimeswhenwearingtheCeremonialArmyServiceUniform.Theascotiswornontopoftheundershirt,foldedtwice,andtuckedbeneaththecollaredshirt.Thenameplateisworncenteredlefttorightontheflapoftherightbreastpocket,andcenteredbetweenthetopofthebuttonandthetopofthepocket.Rankiswornoneachepaulet.
RefertotheRankAppendixforrankplacementontheepaulets.Ribbonsareworncenteredlefttoright,1/8inchabovethetopoftheleftbreastpocket.TheCeremonialArmyServiceUniformistheonlyinstanceribbonsareauthorizedforwearonagreycollaredshirt.AnybadgerecognizedbytheU.S.ArmyandtheCorpsofCadetsisauthorizedforwearbutnotatthesametime.Thecontractingtabisworncenteredlefttorightontheflapoftheleftbreastpocket,and1⁄8inchbelowthetopofthepocket.
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Basic Uniform Items DescriptionGarrison Cap DarkBlue
CollaredShirt Grey,LongorShortSleeve
NeckTie Black
Epaulets Blackw/Rank
Undershirt White
Trousers LightBluew/GoldSeamBraid
BeltBuckle Brass
Socks Black
Shoes LowQuarter
Outerwear BlackCampusCasualJacketw/Rank
CLASS B ARMY SERVICE UNIFORM (MALE)
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GeneralThegarrisoncapistheonlyauthorizedheadgearfortheClassBArmyServiceUniform.RefertotheCoverAppendixforproperrankplacementonthegarrisoncap.Cadetsmaychoosetowearthegreyshortsleevecollaredshirtwithorwithoutanecktie.Thegreylongsleevecollaredshirtmustbewornwithanecktie.Thewearofthenecktieisoptionalwiththeshort-sleevegreyshirt.Thenameplateisworncenteredlefttorightontheflapoftherightbreastpocket,andcenteredbetweenthetopofthebuttonandthetopofthepocket.Rankiswornoneachepaulet.RefertotheRankAppendixforrankplacementontheepaulets.Ribbonsarenotauthorizedforwear.AnybadgerecognizedbytheU.S.ArmyandtheCorpsofCadetsisauthorizedforwearbutnotatthesametime.Thecontractingtabisworncenteredlefttorightontheflapoftheleftbreastpocket,and1⁄8inchbelowthetopofthepocket.
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Basic Uniform Items DescriptionCoat DarkBlue
Awards MedalsorRibbons/SpecialtyBadges/MarksmanshipBadges/Cords
Necktab Black
Undershirt/Bra White
Skirt DarkBlue
Panty Hose Nude/SkinColor
Trousers LightBluew/GoldSeamBraid
BeltBuckle Brass
Socks Black
Shoes LowQuartersorBlackPumps
Outerwear ArmyBlackAll-WeatherCoat
UNIFORMS CLASS A ARMY SERVICE UNIFORM (FEMALE ATTIRE)
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GENERALTheservicecapistheonlyauthorizedheadgearfortheClassAArmyServiceUniform.Thenameplateisworn1to2inchesabovethetopbuttonofthecoatandcenteredhorizontallyontherightside.Femalesmayadjusttheplacementofthenameplatetoconformtoindividualbodyshapedifferences.Rankisworncenteredlefttoright,1/4inchabovethenameplate.Cadetrecruitinsigniaisnotwornonthisuniform.Ribbonsareworncenteredontheleftside,withthebottomrowpositionedparalleltothebottomedgeofthenameplate.Femalesmayadjusttheplacementoftheribbonstoconformtoindividualbodyshapedifferences.Thecontractingtabisworncenteredontheleftside,1⁄4inchbelowtheribbons,ifnoribbonsarewornthebottomofthecontractingtabwillbeparallelwithbottomofnameplate.
FEMALE OFFICERROTCinsigniaisworncenteredonbothcollars,5/8inchupfromthecollarandthelapelseam,withthecenterlineoftheinsigniaparalleltotheinsideedgeofthelapel.Branchinsigniaiswornonbothlapels,1and1⁄4inchesbelowtheU.S.insigniaor5/8inchbelowthelapelseam.ThebranchinsigniaispositionedsothatthecenterlineoftheinsigniabisectsthecenterlineoftheROTCinsigniaandisparalleltotheinsideedgeofthelapel.Oneachsleeve,thebottomoftheappropriatebranchbraidispositionedparallelto,and3inchesabovethebottomofeachsleeve.
FEMALE ENLISTEDTorchesareworncenteredonbothcollars,approximately5⁄8inchupfromthecollarandlapelseam,withthecenterlineoftheinsigniaparalleltotheinsideedgeof thelapel.
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Basic Uniform Items DescriptionGarrison Cap DarkBlue
Gloves White
CollaredShirt Grey,ShortSleeve
Epaulets Blackw/Rank
Awards Ribbons/Specialty/Badges/MarksmanshipBadges/Cords
Undershirt/Bra White
Ascot Company Color
Trousers LightBluew/GoldSeam
Skirt DarkBlue
Belt Black
Buckle BrassSocks BlackPanty Hose Nude/SkinColorShoes LowQuarter/Pumps
CEREMONIAL ARMY SERVICE UNIFORM (FEMALE)
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GeneralThegarrisoncapistheonlyauthorizedheadgearfortheCeremonialArmyServiceUniform.RefertotheCoverAppendixonpage69forproperrankplacementonthegarrisoncap.CleanserviceablewhiteglovesarerequiredatalltimeswhenwearingtheCeremonialArmyServiceUniform.Theascotiswornontopoftheundershirt,foldedtwice,andtuckedbeneaththecollaredshirt.Thenameplateisworncenteredlefttorightontheflapoftherightbreastpocket,andcenteredbetweenthetopofthebuttonandthetopofthepocket.Rankiswornoneachepaulet.
RefertotheRankAppendixforrankplacementontheepaulets.Ribbonsareworncenteredlefttoright,1/8inchabovethetopoftheleftbreastpocket.TheCeremonialArmyServiceUniformistheonlyinstanceribbonsareauthorizedforwearonagreycollaredshirt.AnybadgerecognizedbytheU.S.ArmyandtheCorpsofCadetsisauthorizedforwearbutnotatthesametime.Thecontractingtabisworncenteredlefttorightontheflapoftheleftbreastpocket,and1⁄8inchbelowthetopofthepocket.
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CLASS B ARMY SERVICE UNIFORM (FEMALE)
Basic Uniform Items DescriptionGarrison Cap DarkBlue
Gloves White
CollaredShirt Grey,ShortSleeve/LongSleevewithNecktab
Epaulets Blackw/Rank
Awards Ribbons/Specialty/Badges/MarksmanshipBadges/Cords
Undershirt/Bra White
Trousers LightBluew/GoldSeam
Skirt DarkBlue
Belt Black
Buckle BrassSocks BlackPanty Hose Nude/SkinColorShoes LowQuarter/Pumps
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GeneralTheGarrisonCapistheonlyauthorizedheadgearfortheClassBArmyServiceUniform.RefertotheCoverAppendixforproperrankplacementonthegarrisoncap.Thenameplateisworn1to2inchesabovethetopbuttonofthegreyshirtandcenteredhorizontallyontherightside.Femalesmayadjusttheplacementofthenameplatetoconformtoindividualbodyshapedifferences.Rankiswornoneachepaulet.RefertotheRankAppendixforrankplacementontheepaulets.Ribbonsareworncenteredontheleftside,withthebottomrowpositionedparalleltothebottomedgeofthenameplate.Femalesmayadjusttheplacementoftheribbonstoconformtoindividualbodyshapedifferences.TheCeremonialArmyServiceUniformistheonlyinstanceribbonsareauthorizedforwearonagreycollaredshirt.AnybadgerecognizedbytheU.S.ArmyandtheCorpsofCadetsisauthorizedforwearbutnotatthesametime.Thecontractingtabisworncenteredlefttorightontheleftside, 1⁄4inchbelowtheribbons,ifnoribbonsarewornthebottomofthecontractingtab willbeparallelwithbottomofnameplate.
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Basic Uniform Items DescriptionPatrol Cap OCP
Blouse OCP
U.S. Army Name Tape OCPPatches ROTCPatch/UNG
Awards Specialty Badges
Undershirt Coyote
Trousers OCP
Belt Coyote
Socks Tan/Green/Black
Boots CoyoteOuterwear CoyoteFleece,OCP,FieldJacket,OCPParka
OPERATIONAL CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN ARMY COMBAT UNIFORM (MALE AND FEMALE)
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GeneralThePatrolCap(PC)istheonlyauthorizedheadgearfortheOCPuniform.Rankiscenteredlefttoright,betweenthebrimandtopofthePC.TheU.S.ArmytapeisworncenteredhorizontallyontheVelcrostripontheleftside.ThenametapeisworncenteredhorizontallyontheVelcrostripontherightside.TheAmericanflagisworncenteredontheflapoftherightshoulderpocket.TheUNGROTCpatchisworncenteredontheRightshoulderpocket.TheLeadershipExcellencePatchisworncenteredontheleftshoulderpocket.Therankpatchisworncenteredonthechest.TheVelcroversionofthecontractingtabisworncenteredabovetheLeadershipExcellencePatchontheflapoftheleftshoulderpocket.SpecialtyunitpatchesarepinnedontheleftorrightchestpocketsIAWspecialtyunitSOP.TheOCPwillbecleanandserviceablewhenworn.Noloosestringsorunserviceablepatchesshouldbevisibleorwornatanytime.CoyoteBootsshouldalsobecleanandserviceablewhenworn.Mud-stainedanddirtybootsarenotauthorizedforwear.TheBlackAll-WeathercoatisauthorizedforwearwiththeOCP.Companycoloredt-shirtsareauthorizedforwearwiththeOCPboots,trousers,belt,andcover.
TheblackGortexissuedbythebookstoreisauthorizedforwearwiththeOCP.
War Time (Combat) Service PatchesCadetswhohaveearnedapatchfromcombatinahostileenvironmentmayweartheunitpatchontheirrightshoulderinlieuoftheBoarsHeadBrigadePatch.
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Basic Uniform Items DescriptionCollaredShirt Grey,ShortSleeve
Undershirt White
Trousers BlackDressPants,No“skinnypants”
Belt BlackCivilianBelt
Socks Black
Shoes BlackCivilianDressShoes,NoLowQuartersOuterwear BlackCampusCasualJacket,NoRank
CAMPUS CASUAL UNIFORM (MALE AND FEMALE)
GeneralNoheadgearisauthorizedwiththeCampusCasualUniform.TheonlycolortrousersauthorizedforwearintheCampusCasualUniformareblack.Asolidblackleatherbeltisrequiredforwear.Thecolorofthebeltmustmatchthecolorofthedressshoesworn.BlackdressshoesaretheonlyauthorizedshoesfortheCampusCasualUniform.Theissuedblack,lowquartershoesarenotauthorizedforwear.Ifanoptionalouterwearpieceisworn,rankwillnotbedisplayed.
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GARRISON CAP (MALE AND FEMALE)
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ARMY IMPROVED PERSONAL FITNESS UNIFORM (IPFU)
Basic Uniform Items DescriptionT-shirt,shortsleeveorlongsleeve Black
Trunks Black
Socks Black,AboveAnkle
Shoes Running
Belt Reflective
FleeceCap BlackJacketandPants Black,RunningGloves Black,InnerLinerandOuterShell
GeneralTheIPFUwornbyCadetsisthesameastheIPFUwornbysoldiers.Therefore,theregulationsforweardirectlyreflectthoseinAR670-1.TherearenorestrictionsonthecombinationofIPFUitemsworn,unlessthecommanderhasprescribedaparticularcombinationforformation.MinimalistsshoesarenotauthorizedforwearwiththeIPFUatanytime.TheIPFUwillnotbewornintheclassroom,StudentCenter,orotherareaswheresuchattireisinappropriateunlessapprovedbytheAssistantCommandantorotherwisestatedintheBlueBookRegulations.AuthorizedoptionalIPFUiseachunit’sdistinctivecompanycoloredt-shirt.Thephysicalfitnessbadgeisauthorizedforwear.
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OPTIONAL ITEMS
Black Pullover SweaterTheBlackPulloverSweatermaybewornwiththegreylongorshortsleeveshirts.Ifwornwiththelongsleeveshirt,Cadetswillwearanecktieornecktab.Cadetswillwearthecollaroftheshortsleeveshirtoutsidethepullover.Thenameplateisworncenteredfromlefttorightandfromtoptobottomonthechestpatch.Rankiswornoneachepaulet.RefertotheRankAppendixforrankplacementontheepaulets.PersonnelmayweartheblackpulloverundertheBlackAll-WeatherCoatandBlackWindbreaker.Whenwornunderthewindbreaker,thepullovermustnotbevisiblebelowthewindbreaker.Ifthesleevesofthepullover are too long, Cadets may cuffthesleeves,buttheymaynotrollorpushupthesleeves.
Black WindbreakerWhenworn,theBlackWindbreakerwillbezippedtothesecondbuttondownfromthetopoftheshirt.Rankiswornpinneddirectlyoneachepaulet5/8inchfromthebaseofeachepaulet.CadetsarenotauthorizedtosliptheClassBepauletsovertheBlackWindbreakerepauletstodisplayrank.WhenwornwiththeCampusCasualUniform,norankis displayed.
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OPTIONAL ITEMS, CONT’DBlack All-Weather CoatRankiswornpinneddirectlyoneachepaulet5/8inchfromthebaseofeachepaulet.CadetsarenotauthorizedtosliptheClassBepauletsovertheBlackAll-WeatherCoatepauletstodisplayrank.WhenwornwiththeCampusCasualUniform,norankisdisplayed.TheBlackAll-WeathercoatisauthorizedforwearwithanyCadetuniform.
Skirt, Dark Blue:TheskirtisauthorizedforwearbyfemaleswiththeDressBlueArmyServiceUniform,ClassAArmyServiceUniform,andanyvariantoftheClassBArmyServiceUniformatthediscretionofthecommander.Whennotinformation,theskirtmaybewornatthediscretionoftheindividual.Theskirtwillbewornnomorethan2inchesbelowor1inchabovethecreaseinthebackoftheknee.
Pumps, Black:PumpsareauthorizedforwearwiththeArmyblueskirtonly.Sheerstockingsmustbewornwiththeskirtandpumps.Thepumpsareofcommercialdesignandmustbemadeoffinegrainleatherorpatentleather.Suedepumpsarenotauthorized.Thepumpsmustbeclosedtoeandheelandmustbeuntrimmed.Theheelcannotexceed3inchesandcannotbelessthan½inch.Thesolethicknesswillnotexceed½inch.
Gloves:LeatherShells BlackWoolInserts Black/GreenClothGloves White
General:Allblackcommercialglovesareauthorizedinlieuofissuedgloves,howevernologosareauthorized.
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Proper Wear in IPFU:BlackglovesmaybewornwiththeIPFUforformationsatthediscretionofthecommander.Whennotinformation,Glovesmaybewornatthediscretionoftheindividual.
Proper Wear in OCPs:BlackglovesmaybewornwiththeOCPforformationsatthediscretionofthecommander.Whennotinformation,Glovesmaybewornatthediscretionoftheindividual.
Proper Wear in Ceremonial Army Service Uniform:WhiteglovesarewornwiththeCeremonialArmyServiceUniformatalltimes.
Proper Wear in Dress Blues Army Service Uniform:WhiteglovesareoptionalwearwiththeDressBlueUniformbasedonthesituation(i.e.,Funerals,Weddings,andotherFormalOccasions).Insignia and Devices
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Insignia and Devicesa. DMS - TheDistinguishedMilitaryStudent(DMS)Badge,formales,isworncenteredlefttoright1/8inchabovetherightbreastpocketontheArmyServiceUniformorDressBlueUniform.IfDistinctiveUnitInsigniaareworntheDMSBadgeistobeworn¼inchabovetheinsignia.Forfemales,theDMSBadgeisworn½inchabovethenameplateontheArmyServiceUniformorDressBlueUniform.IfDistinctiveUnitInsigniaareworntheDMSBadgeistobeworn¼inchabovetheinsignia.
b. Recondo - TheRecondoBadge,formales,isworncenteredlefttorightandupdownontherightbreastpocketontheArmyServiceUniformorDressBlueUniform.Forfemales,theRecondoBadgeiswornparalleltothewaistlineontheDressBluecoat.TheRecondoBadgeisworninacomparablepositionontheArmyServiceUniformClassBshirt.Femalesmayadjustplacementofbadgestoconformtoindividualbody-shapedifferences.
c. Contracting Tab - TheContractingTab,formales,isworncenteredlefttoright1/8inchdownfromthetopoftheleftbreastpocketontheArmyServiceUniformorDressBlueUniform.Forfemales,theContractingTabisworninasimilarlocationonuniformswithoutpocketsontheArmyServiceUniformorDressBlueUniform.OntheOCPtheContractingTabiswornonthebottomoftheleftshoulderpocketflap. d. Distinctive Unit Insignia (Unit Crest) - Formales,emblemswithorwithoutframesareworncenteredwiththebottomedgeoftheemblem1/8abovetherightbreastpocketontheArmyServiceUniformorDressBlueUniform.Forfemales,emblemswithorwithoutframesareworncenteredontherightsideoftheuniform,withthebottomedge1⁄4inchabovethetopedgeofthenameplateontheArmyServiceUniformorDressBlueUniform.
e. Skill Badges - Formalesandfemales,SkillBadgesareworncenteredlefttoright1/8inchabovetheU.S.Armynametapewith¼inchbetweentwobadgesontheOCP.Formalesandfemales,SkillBadgesareworncenteredlefttoright¼inchabovetheleftpocketflap(orribbons)with½inchbetweentwobadgesontheArmyServiceUniformandDressBlueUniform.
f. Marksmanship Badges - Nomorethanthreemarksmanshipbadgesauthorizedforwear.Personnelwillnotattachmorethanthreeclaspstomarksmanshipbadges.Thetotalnumberofmarksmanshipandspecialskillbadgeswornonthepocketflaporbelowtheribbonswillnotexceedthree.
(1)Formales,marksmanshipbadgesareworn1/8inchdownfromthetopof theleftbreastpocketflapontheDressBluecoatorArmyServiceUniform.
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(2) Forfemales,marksmanshipbadgesareworn¼inchbelowthebottom ribbonrowontheDressBluecoatandArmyServiceUniformorinasimilar locationifnoribbonsareworn.Personnelmayadjusttheplacementofbadges toconformtoindividualbody-shapedifferences.
g. Fourrage (Cords) - InaCadetuniform,bothfourragesandArmyfourragesareauthorizedforwear.However,mixingofArmyandCadetfourragesisnotauthorized.AlistofCadetfourragesislistedbelow.
(1)HonorCompany BlueandWhite (2)Band Gold (3)BlueRidgeRifles BlueandGray (4)RifleTeam RedandBlack (5)ColorGuard RedandGold (6)FreshmanoftheMonth Purple (7)AssociationoftheUnitedStatesArmy YellowandBlack (8)AggressorPlatoon Black (9)MountainOrderofColombo GreenandGold (10)PatriotChoir Blue (11)ScabbardandBlade RedandBlue
h. Ribbons –Formales,ribbonsareworncenteredlefttoright1/8inchabovetheleftpocketflapontheArmyServiceUniformCeremonialsorDressBlueUniform.Forfemales,ribbonsareworncenteredlefttorightontheleftside,withthebottomrowpositionedparalleltothebottomedgeofthenameplateontheArmyServiceUniformCeremonialsorDressBlueUniform.Femalesmayadjusttheplacementoftheribbonstoconformtoindividualbody-shapedifferences.TheHonorCompanyribbonandScabbard&BladeribbonsaretheonlyribbonsauthorizedforwearontheClassBArmyServiceUniform.
(1) Ribbonsareworninthefollowingorderofprecedence:ArmyROTCRibbons,Fraternal&SocialOrganizationribbons,CorpsofCadetsribbons.PrecedenceforFraternalandSocialOrganizationribbonsisdeterminedalphabeticallyindescendingorder.Forexample,TheMilitaryOfficerAssociationofAmericaAwardishigherinprecedencethantheReserveOfficer’sAssociationAward.(2)Themostseniorribbonwillbeworninthetoprow,andclosesttothelineofbuttonsinthecenterofthecoatorshirtwhenmorethanoneribboniswornonarow.
6.7 UNIFORM ACCESSORIESa. Civilian Bookbags: Theonlyauthorizedbookbagfirwearissolidblackincolorwithnologos.ExceptionwillbeestablishedbytheCommandantofCadetswithcoordinationoftheCadetBrigadeCommander.
b. Electronic Devices: OnlyoneelectronicdevicemaybeattachedtothebeltoftheCadetuniform.
c. Personal Hydration Devices (Camelback): Cadets may wear a personal hydrationdevicewithOCPuniforminatrainingenvironment.
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CHAPTER 7 RESIDENCE HALLS (BARRACKS)
7.1 SOLICITINGNounauthorizedsolicitationshalltakeplacewithintheboundariesofthecampus,withoutexpressedpermissionfromtheAssistantCommandant,Commandant,orVicePresidentforStudentAffairs.
7.2 BAGGAGE(1) ACCESS TO TRUNK ROOM:(a)Cadetswillhaveaccesstostoretheirbaggageinthetrunkroom.AccesstotrunkroomswillbeasauthorizedbytheCadetCompanyCommander.Cadetswillnotenterthetrunkroomunlessaccompaniedbyauthorizedpersonnel.Loosearticlesarenotauthorizedforstorageinthetrunkroom.Weaponsorflammablematerialswillnotbestoredinthetrunkroom.OnlytheCadetCompanyCommanderor(b) CadetFirstSergeantwillhavepossessionofthetrunkroomkey.Thekeywillbesafeguardedbytheresponsibleindividualatalltimes.Duplicationofthetrunkroomkeyisnotauthorized.
(2) IDENTIFICATION TAGSAnidentificationtagwillbeplacedoneachstoreditem,givingtheowner’snameandassignedunit.TherequiredtaginformationwillbeinaccordancewithcompanySOP.
(3) SUMMER STORAGE: Cadetsmaynotstorebaggageduringthesummer.
(4) RESPONSIBILITY: TheUniversityassumesnoresponsibilityforlossesduetofire,theftordamageforanypersonalpropertyplacedintheResidenceHalls.Cadetsareencouragedtopurchaserentalinsurance.
(5) ABANDONED PROPERTY: AbandonedpropertyofCadetsabsentwithoutauthority,deceased,confined,oronextendedleavewillbeinventoriedwithintwodutydays.PersonalpropertywillbeturnedintotheTacticalOfficer.Militaryproperty(i.e.CTA-50)willbeinventoriedandturnedintomilitarysupply.TheCommanderor1SGwillcoordinatewiththeTacticalOfficerandMilitaryDepartmentSupplyTechnicianandconductaphysicalinventoryofabandonedproperty;he/shemaybeassistedbyac/SFCorhigher.Failuretodisposeofabsenteepropertyinatimelyandpropermannerisaseriousbreachofaccountabilityprocedures,subjectingtheresponsibleCommandertodisciplinaryactionand/orpecuniaryliability.
7.3 RESIDENCE HALL AREAS(1) TheCadetCompanyCommanderisresponsiblefortheadministration,police,andgoodorderofhisbarracksarea.TheCadetstaffwillassistbyconductingdailyinspectionsofspecifiedareas.ResidenceHallareaswillmeetminimuminspectionstandardsfromReveilleuntilRetreatandwillbeinaneatandorderlystateatallothertimes.(2)Ifinspectionstandardsarenotmet,theleadershipmayreceivedisciplinaryaction.Iftwo-thirdsofthebattalionfailthenthebattalioncommanderissubjecttodisciplinaryaction.
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7.4 DAY ROOMS(1)ThedayroomisapartoftheResidenceHallareaprovidedasaconvenientplacewhereCadetsmayrelaxandenjoyasnackandrecreation;allregulationspertainingtogoodorderanddisciplinewillapply.Thefollowingruleswillbeobservedintheday rooms.(2)CadetswillremaininuniforminpublicareasintheResidenceHallsatalltimes.Uniformswillbecleanandserviceable.(3)Gamblingisprohibited.(4) Anydayroomfurnituremovedforspecialpurposeswillberepositionedafteruse.Furniturewillnotbetakenfromcommonareasandplacedinindividualrooms.(5) Cadetswillnotputfeetonfurniture,norwilltheysitonping-pongtablesorpooltables.(6) EachBattalionSergeantMajorisresponsibleforthegoodorderanddisciplineofalldayrooms,alcoves,andcommonareas.EachFirstSergeantisresponsibleforeachapplicablecompanydayroom,alcoves,andcommonareas.
7.5 BATHINGCadetsmaybatheanytimebetweenbreakfastandTapsexceptduringinspectionsandQuarters(CadetsmaybatheduringbreakatQuarters).
7.6 ANIMALSAnimalsofanykind(includinganimals,deadoralive,whenusedforscienceprojects)willnotbekeptintheResidenceHall.
7.7 SECURITY(1) TheUniversityofNorthGeorgiacannotinsurepersonalpropertyagainsttheftandcannotrecognizeclaimsfortheftsthatoccurintheResidenceHalls.Renter’sinsuranceiscommerciallyavailable,andeachresidentshouldevaluatehis/herownneeds.Personalsecurityisanindividualandcommandresponsibility.Thefollowingmeasureswillbetakenandenforcedbyrandomandscheduledsecurityinspections.a. Doors,windows,andfootlockerswillbelockedwhentheroomisunoccupiedforanyperiodoftime.Commanderswillensureunassignedroomsremainlockedatalltimes.b. AnykeyorAccessControlCardorStudentIDfoundwillbeturnedintotheAssistantCommandant’sOfficeimmediately.Ifakeyismissing,theindividualwhosignedforitmustreporttotheAssistantCommandant’sOfficeimmediately.c. Smallhighvalueitems(purse,jewelry,electronics,wallets,ormoney)willnotbeleftoutintheopenbutmaintainedinsideofalockedfootlocker.d. LargeamountsofmoneyorobjectsofextremevalueorsentimentshouldnotbekeptintheResidenceHalls.e.Highdollaritems(itemsof$100ormoreinvalue)willbemarkedwiththebeginninginitialofthelastnamefollowedbythelast4digitsofthestudentIDnumber.f. Allincidentsofthefts,suspiciousactivity,orunusualoccurrenceswillbeimmediatelyreportedbythechain-of-commandtotheTacticalOfficer.Inallincidentsoftheft,theCommandant’sOfficewillcontactaPublicSafetyOfficertocompleteanofficialincidentreport.Thevictim(s)willalsoberequiredtocompleteanincidentreport.
(2) AnyCadetthatisfoundaltering,tamperingordamagingtheAccessControlSystemorfireandsafetyequipmentwillbeseverelypunished.
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7.8 ELECTRICAL WIRING AND APPLIANCESa.Theelectricalwiringinroomsorelsewherewillnotbealteredortamperedwith byCadets.b. Thefollowingappliancesareauthorizedonthebasisindicated:(1) PerCadet:Oneclock,onedesklamp,onepersonalcomputer.(2) Perroom:Oneradio,onestereosystem,oneelectriccoffeemaker,onerefrigerator,oneiron,onefan,andoneflatscreentelevisionnottoexceeda26” flatscreen.c. ThefollowingarenotauthorizedintheResidenceHalls:hotplates,spaceheaters,electricskillets,electricincenseburners,electriccandleburners,microwaves,etc.
7.9 EQUIPMENT Allroomsareequippedwithbeds,mattresses,chairs,desksandchestsofdrawersatarateofoneperCadet.Eachsuitecomesequippedwithonemirror.AllequipmentissuedtoaroomwillbemarkedasdirectedbytheTacticalOfficer,keptinthatroom,andnotswitchedout.
7.10 FOOD IN THE BARRACKSa. Cadetswillnotcookorpreparefoodintheirindividualroom.Smallamountsmaybepurchasedfromsitesoncampusorelsewhereforimmediateconsumption.Foodreceivedfromhomeorpurchasedlocallymaybekeptinquartersprovideditisstoredinanairtightcontainer.ItisimperativethatCadetsmaintainanareafreeoffoodresidue and spills.b. FoodforimmediateconsumptionmaybebroughttotheResidenceHallsfromthediningfacilityorotheroutsidesources.
7.11 CUSTODIAL SERVICE AND SUPPLIESa. Acustodianisprovidedforeachresidencehall.He/shewillperformsuchdutiesasprescribedbytheUniversityandisnotavailableforpersonalservicesforCadetsorforcleaningindividualroomsorbathrooms.Cadetswillbechargedaservicefeeiftheyfailtoproperlymaintainorcleartheirrooms.b. CleaningsuppliesneededbyaCadetformaintaininghisroommustbepurchasedonanindividualbasis.
7.12 LIGHTSa. Lightsshallbeextinguishedinroomsatalltimeswhenoccupantsarenotpresent.AlllightsinaCadet’sroomwillbeturnedoffatTapsunlesslatelightsarespecificallyauthorized.b.Latelightprivilegeswillbegrantedexclusivelyforthepurposeofstudying.
7.13 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSCadetsareauthorizedtoplaymusicalinstrumentsintheirroomsexceptduringQuartersandbetweenTapsandReveille,providedotheroccupantsarenotdisturbed.MembersoftheBandmaypracticeintheirroomsbetween1700and1900hours.
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7.14 RADIOS, TELEVISIONS AND STEREOSa. Radios,TVs,andstereosmaybeplayedexceptduringQuarters,aslongasthesoundisnotaudibleoutsideoftheroomandprovidedneitheroccupantoftheroomobjectstotheplaying.PersonnelonQuartersareallowedtoutilizeearphonesorheadsetstolistentotheequipment.DisturbanceofQuarterswillnotbeallowed.b.Commanderswillbeespeciallysensitivetoanycomplaintsofinterferencewithstudiescausedbyoperationofthesedevices.Abuseoftheprivilegeofoperatingthedeviceswillresultintheimmediatelossoftheprivilege.
7.15 COMMON AREASCadetCommandersareresponsiblefor,andwillbeevaluatedon,theareaslistedbelow.Thisregulation,whilelimitingtheareasanddegreeofphysicalmaintenancetobeperformedbyCadetsonadailybasis,doesnotlimittheCommander’sresponsibil-itytoaccountfor,inspect,andreportanyandallmaintenanceproblemswithinhis/herjurisdiction.
a. INDIVIDUAL ROOMS - WillbemaintainedinaccordancewiththeBlueBook.b. LAUNDRY ROOM -Thelaundryroomshouldbepolicedeachmorningfortrashandabandonedarticles.Abandonedclothingshouldbebaggedandretainedbythecompany1SGforfivedaysthenturnedintotheAssistantCommandant’sOfficewithacompleteinventorytobedisposedofasabandonedproperty.Washers,dryers,andfloorswillbecleanedbythecustodialstaff.c. POLICE CALL - ThelawnsadjacenttomilitaryResidenceHallswillbepolicedforadistanceof25metersfromthebuildingdaily.Entrancesandwalkwayswillbetheresponsibilityofcustodialstaff.CadetSergeantsMajorwillassignareasofresponsibilityforpolicecallbycompanyonaweeklyrotatingbasis.d. HALLS - Willbepoliceddailyfortrash.Commanderswillensureroomdebrisisnotsweptintohallways.Hallwayswillbesweptandmaintainedbyassignedcustodialstaff.Alltrashcanswillbeemptieddaily.e. DAY ROOMS AND LOBBIES - Willbepoliceddailyfortrashandtoensurefurnitureisproperlyarranged.Assignedcustodialstaffisresponsibleforcleaningfurniture,floors,walls,windows,etc.Alltrashcanswillbeemptieddaily.f. KITCHENS - Theunitlivingonthesamefloorasthekitchenisresponsibleforitsmaintenance.Allutensils,pots,andpansarethepropertyoftheUniversityandnottobetakenforpersonaluseoutsidethekitchen.Thekitchenwillbecleaneddailytoincludethesink,dishes,oven,microwave,allcountersurfaces,andrefrigerator.Donotleaveitemscookingonthestoveorintheovenunattended.Dirtydishesandleftoverfoodparticleswillbecleanedupaftereachindividualuse.
7.16 ROOM CLEANLINESSThegeneralpolice,order,andcareofallcommonpropertyinaCadet’sroomistheresponsibilityofalloccupants.EachCadetisresponsibleforhisownbed,locker,closet,andotherpersonalfurnitureandarticles.Allarticleswillbemarkedforeaseofidentification.
7.17 NOTICE TO CADETS IN RESIDENCE HALLSWhenaCadetissummonedtoreporttotheofficeoftheAssistantCommandantbyanymeanssuchasemail,text,phonecall,or“NoticetoReport”slippaperclippedtotheroomcard.UponreceivingnotificationtheCadetisexpectedtofollowtheinstructions.
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7.18 ROOMSa. ASSIGNMENT:TheTacticalOfficerwillapproveallCadetroomassignments.Inordertofostercohesion,andespritdecorps,allattemptswillbemadetomaintainthetraditionsandhistoryofeachunitbyassigningCadetstotheirfreshmancompany(cohortconcept).WhenemptyroomsareavailableandaCadetdesiresaprivateroom,he/shecanmakethisrequestonaForm32throughtheUnitCommandertotheTacticalOfficer.ACadetmayutilizetheclosets,dresserspace,etc.,whichisnormallyassignedtoanadditionaloccupant,onlyiftheprivateroomfeehasbeenpaid.Theoriginalreceiptofpaymentwillbepostedabovethelightswitch.Cadetswhoresideinanydormoncampusareexpectedtomaintainafull-timestudentstatusduringtheterm(12ormoresemesterhours)ofoccupancy.Theuniversityreservestherighttovoidtheroomcontractofstudentswhofallbelowfull-timestudentstatus.
b. UNIT ROOM TRANSFERS: Cadetswhodesiretotransferfromoneroomtoanother(withinthesameunitortoadifferentunit),theunit1SGorCommanderwillcompleteaForm32andsubmitittotheTacticalOfficerforapprovalpriortotheindividual moving.
c. INITIAL INSPECTIONS: EachUnitCommanderandFirstSergeantwillsupervisethepreparationofroomconditioncards,commonareacards,andmaintenancerequests.Thesereportswillserveasthebasisofindividualandcommandaccountability.CommandersandFirstSergeantsshouldpayparticularattentiontothefollowingitemsonroomconditioncards:
d. CLEARANCE:WhenaCadetwithdrawsfromtheUniversityduringorattheendofasemester,exceptinmedicalcaseswheretheCadetcannotactuallyperformhis/herduties,he/shewillmakeanappointmentwiththeAssistantCommandant’sofficetofilloutallnecessarypaperworkandturninequipment.AllpersonalclothingandequipmentbelongingtotheCadetwillberemovedfromtheroom.TheroomwillbecheckedbytheunitCommanderor1SGandinspectedfordamagesandcleanliness.Anydamagesordirtyroomswillbeannotatedontheroomconditioncard.IntheeventthataCadetcannotbepresentduringfinalclearanceduetomedicalreasonsfinalclearanceofhisroomwillbeaccomplishedbytheunit1SGorcommanderand/ortheTacticalOfficer.ThelastCadettoleavetheroomwillberesponsibleforalldamagesfoundintheroom,unlessthedamageisalreadynotedontheroomconditioncardbelongingtotheCadetthathasalreadydeparted.TheCadetCommanderor1SGisresponsibleforanydamagesnotreportedontheroomcondition card.
•Taperesidue/stickers/graffiti/stains/marks/scuff• Door stops•Holesinwall(sheetrock)/missingcaulk•Operationofdrawers•Springsets(missingparts)• AC/Heater unit operation•Shades• Conduit and conduit covers•Phonejacks
•Outletandswitchcoversandfunction•Missingandbrokentile• Windows•Shelvesandrods•Chairs/mops/trashcans/dustpans•Deskanddressersurfaces•Ceiling(waterdamage/mold)Toilets•Sinks/faucets• Carpet
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e. CONSOLIDATION:(1)Campushousingratesarebasedondoubleoccupancy.CommandersaredirectedtocontinuouslyconsolidateCadetsthroughoutthesemesterwheneverasingleoccupancysituationexists.Theconsolidationpolicyseekstominimizecostbyconserving energy, protecting assets, and programming maintenance in unused areas throughoutthesemester.(2) UnitCommandersareauthorizedtohouseindividualsinprivateroomsonaspaceavailablebasisafterandonlyafterthefollowingstepsarecomplete:(a)TheindividualobtainsasignedtransferformfromtheUnitCommander(b) TheindividualreportstotheTacticalOfficerwithtransferformforapprovalandprocessing.
f. ABSENCE CARDS:AmarkingofanabsencebyaCadetonhisabsencecardisanofficialstatementthattheCadet’sabsenceisinfactauthorizedandthatheisat,goingto,orcomingfromanauthorizedlocation(s).CadetsonQuarterswillhavegreenabsencecards.Additionally,CadetsonQuarterswillsignoutwiththeUnitCQ.CadetsnotonQuarterswillhavebeigeabsencecards.AllCadetswillhavetheirsemesterclassscheduletapedundertheabsencecard.
g. ROOM ARRANGEMENT:PerbuildingSOPestablishedbytheBrigadeandbattalionCommanders.FurniturewillremainasplacedbytheUniversityandwillnotberearranged.ThebuildingSOPwillbepostedonthebackofthebedroomdoorusingbluepainterstapewithmilitarycorners.
h. CLEANLINESS OF ROOMS:Floorswillbekeptclean,carpetvacuumed,andbathroomfloortilesmopped,showerswipeddown,toiletsfreeofstains,odorsanddust.Sinks,medicinecabinetsandcountertopswillbecleaneddaily.Showercurtains,towelsandwashclothesshouldbefreeandcleanofmold.Trashcanswillhaveaplasticlinerandmustbeemptieddaily.Allfurniture,windowsills,windows,shelves,andhorizontalsurfaces,etc.,willbekeptcleanandfreeofdust.
i. WINDOWS(1)Whenundressedorundressing,Cadetswillcloseshadesorblinds.(2) CadetswillnotleaveorenterResidenceHallsthroughwindows.ViolatorsaresubjecttoUniversitysanctions.CadetsmaynotuseGaillardHallfireledgesexceptforemergencies.(3)Cadetswillnotcommunicateand/oractinappropriatelythroughwindows.(4) Throwingofarticlesfromwindowsisprohibited.(5) Cadets will not sit in windows.(6) Cadetswillnotdisplayposters,flags,banners,etc.,inoronwindows.IntentisthattheseitemsshouldnotbeseenfromtheexterioroftheResidenceHall.
j. DOORS(1) Allexteriordoorsandinsidehallwaydoors,willremainclosedatalltimesexceptwhenused.Bedroomdoorswillbeclosedwhenroomisunoccupied.(2) Throwingarticlesfromdoorsisprohibited.(3) NothingshallbedisplayedontheroomdoorsotherthanthebuildingSOPandofficialcorrespondenceontheUniversityinstalledmessageboards.Doorswillnotbeforciblyopened,kicked,orslammedinanyform.Deadboltsanddoorstopswillnotbeused to prop doors open.
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k. WALLS AND OTHER SURFACES: (1) Itemswillnotbetapedortackedtoanyfinished,painted,orglasssurfaces.Atnotimewillanyarticle(s)beappendedtoorobstructtheheating/air-conditioningunitintake.Bulletinboardsurfacesandindividualroomcorkstripsaretheonlyauthorizedtypesofsurfacesfordisplayingitems.Cadetswillnotmarkanysurfaceexceptasspecificallyallowedinthisregulation(includingdryerasemarkers).(2) PosterswhenauthorizedbytheOfficeoftheCommandantwillbemountedusing“3Mcommandstrips”only.Allposterswillbeingoodtasteandwillnotrepresentmembersoftheoppositesexinprovocative,salaciousattireorposes.Allitemsdisplayedmustreflectmaturejudgmentandgoodtaste.Maximumsizeofanyindividualitemislimitedto24by36inches.Itemsdisplayedbyanindividualwillbegrouped(ifmorethanone),andownershipwillbereflectedbythepresenceoftheCadet’snameoneachitem.(3) Personalmementossuchasplaques,awardcertificates,etc.,maybedisplayedonthedressertopaslongasthenumber,nature,andarrangementofsuchitemsmaintainaneatandorderlyappearance.Suchitemswillbelabeledwithnameofownerandwillbekeptcleananddusted.
l. CLOTHING ARRANGEMENT:(1) Thepurposeoftheclothingarrangementistoprovideaneat,uniform,andfunctionaldisplayofclothingwhichallowsreadyaccesstothoseclotheswhichareusedonadailybasis.Closets,chestsofdrawers,andfootlockerswillbekepttobuildingSOP.Thechain-of-commandwillroutinelyinspectforproperquantityandqualityofitems.
(2) Eachsemester,theCommandantmayprescribespecialclothingarrangementsasprivilegesforupperclassmenorspecialteams.TheseprivilegeswillbeprescribedinwritingbyseparatecorrespondenceandtakeprecedenceoverclothingarrangementsoutlinedinbuildingSOPs.
m. ROOM ARRANGEMENT DURING BREAKS:(1)CadetswilloccupytheResidenceHallsasspecifiedintheroomcontract.TheyarehighlyencouragedtovacatetheResidenceHallsduringspringandfallbreaks.(2)RoomswillbepreparedasfollowsattheconclusionofthesemesterorupondeparturefromtheCorpsofCadets:a. Trashcansemptyandclean.b. Windowblindswillbefullyclosed.c. Electricalappliancesunpluggedandcordswrappedaroundtheappliancewithplugvisible(includesrefrigerators,whichwillbeplacedintheshower).d. Allopenedfooditemsremovedfromroom.Refrigeratorsemptyofallfoodandplacedintheshowerifnotdefrostedpriortodeparture.e. Dresseranddeskdrawersclosed.f. Floorvacuumedandbathroomfloormopped;shelvesandtablefreeofdust.g. Lightsturnedoff;heater/ACturnedonlowsetting.h. Windowsanddoorslocked.i. Hallsandstairwellsfreeofloosegarbage.j. Faucetsandshowersturnedoff.k. Lightsinhallsandsuitesturnedoff.l.Groundspolicedoftrash.
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(3) EachroomwillbeinspectedbytheappropriateCadetCommander,SergeantMajor,orFirstSergeantbeforetheoccupant(s)ispermittedtodepartcampus.AllCadetRAswillnotdepartuntiltheirentireareaissecuredandtheyarereleasedbytheTacticalOfficerorAssistantCommandant.(RefertoRoomContractandCommandContract)
7.19 UNAUTHORIZED ARTICLESArticlesnotauthorizedbyregulationsorapprovedbytheCommandantofCadetswillnotbekeptintheResidenceHalls.CadetsmayappealtotheTacticalOfficerforexception.
7.20 VISITATION POLICYa. VISITING DEFINED: ACadetisvisitingwhen,aftergoingtoroomotherthanhis/herown,he/sheopensthedoors,enterstheroom,ortalkswithitsoccupants.
b. VISITS AUTHORIZED:(1)Atanytimeduringthedutyweek,exceptasprohibitedinCbelow.(2)ACadetonQuartersmayonlyvisit/bevisitedduringQuartersforthepurposeofreasonsfoundinPolicyLetter#3.
c. VISITS PROHIBITED:(1) Exceptonofficial(toincludeacademics)duty,noCadetshallatanytimeenterinaroomwhenanyoftheoccupantsareservingroomarrest.(2) Exceptinofficialcapacity,noCadetwillenterinanyroomwhentheoccupantsareabsentfromthatroom.
d. FEMALE/MALE CADET VISITATION:(1)CadetsmayenteraroomoccupiedbyaCadetoftheoppositegenderpursuanttomilitary duties.(2) CadetsofeithergendermayutilizethelobbyareasofCorpsResidenceHallsforofficialbusiness,leisure,alcoves,andforstudy.(3)Cadetsofeithergenderwillalwaysbefullyclothed(IPFUuniformisacceptable)whenvisitingCadetsoftheoppositegender.(4) CadetswhodevelopinterpersonalrelationshipswithCadetsoftheoppositegenderwithinthesameunitwillbereferredtotheTacticalOfficer.Inmostinstances,atleastoneofthepartieswillbetransferredoutoftheunit.ReassignmentwillbemadebytheAssistantCommandantonly.
e. NON-CADET VISITORS IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS (BARRACKS):(1) Non-CadetguestsarenotpermittedintheCorpsResidenceHallsexceptduringvisitationhours.Theonlylocationforvisitationwillbedayrooms,platoonalcoves(thepit),mediacenter,computerlab,andkitchen.(2) Cadetsmustobservethefollowingvisitationrestrictions:Aguestisdefinedasavisitorofeithergender,notcurrentlyenrolledintheCorpsofCadets.(Note:Anon-Corpsguestofthesamegenderisstillconsideredaguestandvisitationpoliciesfullyapply.)CorpsResidenceHallvisitationhoursare:
Weekdays-1000-TAPSFridays-1000-TAPS(OpenandClosedWeekends)Saturdays-1000-TAPS(OpenandClosedWeekends)Sundays-1000-TAPSNOTE: TheBrigadeCommanderwilldeterminethetimeforTAPSforallweekendsbothopenandclosed.SeeBrigadeTrainingSchedule.
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(3)Cadetsareresponsibleforescortingtheirguestsandtoensurethatthevisitationhoursareobeyed.(4) Exceptforauthorizedregisteredovernightguests,visitorsarenotpermittedbetweenTapsandReveille.(5) VisitationisaprivilegethatcanberevokedbyunitorbyResidenceHall.(6) DuringQuartersimmediatefamilyarepermittedinindividualroomsaslongastheysigninwiththeBrigadeSDOinGaillardHall.Samesexprospectivestudentsarealso allowed into individual rooms, ie. COVE students.(7) Formerstudentswhowereexpelled,suspendedordismissedfromtheUniversityfordisciplinaryreasonsarenotauthorizedtovisitintheResidenceHallatanytime.(8)ItistheresponsibilityoftheCompanyCommandertocheckovernightvisitorsforpaidreceiptsissuedbytheAssistantCommandant’sOffice.(9) FormerstudentswhoarenolongerenrolledatUNGwillbetreatedasvisitors.(10) ExceptionstothisregulationmustbesubmittedinwritingtotheAssistantCommandantforapprovalatleast72hourspriortothevisitation.Thewrittenexceptionmuststatenumberofvisitors,purpose,timeperiod,location,andaplanforcontrolofthevisit.(11) TheCadetBrigadeCommandermayapplytotheAssistantCommandantforperiodsandconditionsofopenhousehours(whennon-CadetguestsmayvisitaCadet’sroom).Allguestsmustberegisteredandescortedbytheirsponsor.
c. OVERNIGHT VISITATION: CadetswhodesireauthorizedvisitorstobebilletedovernightintheResidenceHallmustbeapprovedbytheTacticalOfficer.Overnightvisitorsarenormallylimitedtoprospectivestudents(throughCadetRecruiting)andrelatives.RegistrationofallovernightvisitorsisrequiredwiththeTacticalOfficer,andfeesmustbepaidinadvance(feessubjecttochangeasrequired).Non-militarystudentswillnotremainovernightunlessregisteredasguests.Overnightregistrationisaprivilege,andtheAssistantCommandant/TacticalOfficerreservestherighttodenyaccessatanytimeduetoabuseofprivilege,disorderlyconduct,oranyreasonthattheovernightvisitationwouldbecontrarytogoodorderanddisciplineoftheCorps.
7.21 RESIDENCE HALL INSPECTION, SEARCH, AND SEIZUREAlthoughCadetsareguaranteedtherightsofanycitizenandthereforewillnotbesubjecttounreasonablesearchesandseizures,thecourtshaverecognizedtherightofuniversitiestoconductreasonableinspections,searches,andseizuresinordertoenforceuniversityregulations.UniversityofNorthGeorgiareservestherighttocon-ductsuchinspections,searches,andseizureswithinthelimitsofthelaw.
a. INSPECTIONS: (1) TheUniversityreservestherighttoinspectroomsforcleanlinessandpossibledamage.Further,itreservestherighttoenterroomsorotherfacilitiesatreasonablehoursinordertoeffectanynecessaryinspectionorrepairsofequipmentand/orfacilities.(2) TheUniversityreservestherighttoenterroomsorotherfacilitiesatanytimeithasreasontosuspectaviolationofUniversityregulationsisoccurring.
b. SEARCH:(1) TheUniversityreservestherighttoconductsearchesofindividualroomsandfootlockersinaresidencehallorotherfacilityonthecampusifthereisreasontobelievethataUniversityregulationhasbeenviolated.
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PriorauthorizationforsuchasearchmustbesecuredfromtheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsorhisdesignee,andmustbeconductedunderthesupervisionofaprofessionalstaffmemberassignedtotheOfficeoftheCommandant.(2)LawenforcementofficialsmaysearchfacilitieswithorwithoutauthorizationfromtheUniversitybymeansofasearchwarrant.(3) Effortswillbemadetohavethestudentavailablewhenafacilityissearched.(4) Evidenceseizedduringasearchcanbeusedinacourtoflawwhenasearchwarranthadbeenissuedauthorizingthesearch.SuchevidencecanalsobeusedindisciplinaryproceduresconcerningtheviolationofUniversityregulations.
c. SEIZURE:(1)Propertyconfiscatedduringasearchwillbereturnedtotheownerunlessitisanillegal item.(2) StudentsdesirousofmoredetailedinformationmaycontacttheOfficeoftheVicePresidentforStudentAffairs.
7.22 MAINTENANCE REQUESTS AND DAMAGE REPORTSa.EffectiveaccountabilityofequipmentandmaintenanceofassignedResidenceHallsisessentialtoasuccessfulcommand.b. TheUnitCommanderwillappointaUnitMaintenanceNCOtorequestmaintenance/workordersthroughtheTacticalOfficers.c. MaintenanceNCOsandfirstlinesupervisorsareresponsibleforidentifyingandreportingmaintenancedeficienciesanddamageintheirassignedareas.d. Ineverycasewhendamageoccursthatcanbeattributedtotheactionsofanindividual(accidental,willful,negligent),theUnitCommanderwillreporthisfindingsandrecommendationstotheTacticalOfficer.
7.23 TOBACCOUNGisatobacco-freecampus.AlltobaccoproductsareprohibitedanywhereinLiberty,GaillardandPatriotHalls.Thisincludescigars,cigarettes,smokelesstobacco,electronicnicotinebaseddevices,andtobaccoderivatives.Tobaccoproductsleftinindividualroomsinplainsightwillbeconfiscated.Tobaccoproductswillnotbeusedduringanytrainingonoroffcampus,toincludePineValley,DawsonForest,ChattahoocheenationalForest,CampFrankD.Merrillorothertraining sites.Cadetsarehighlyencouragedtorefrainfromusingtobaccoinanyform.ThosewhoneedassistanceintobaccocessationareencouragedtoscheduleanappointmentwiththeUNGHealthEducatorlocatedintheStudentHealthServicesOffice(Infirmary).
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CHAPTER 8: HONOR
This Chapter is dedicated in remembrance of COL Michael D. Pyott, North Georgia College Class of 1988 and former Professor of Military Science from 2008-2012.
8.1 THE HONOR CODEFortheHonorCodetohavemeaning,itmustreceivefullsupportandcooperationfromeachmemberintheCorpsofCadets.Sincetheearliestdaysofrecordedhistory,therequirementforintegrityinthemilitaryleaderhasbeenuniversallyrecognized.Itisthisrequirementwhichmakesmilitarystandardsandthemilitarylifeexacting.Thereisastrongelementofintegrityinallvocations;butthistrait,whichisdesirableofothers,isindispensabletotheCadetandthemilitaryleader.
“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.”-ThomasJefferson-
8.2 HONOR DEFINEDTheUniversityofNorthGeorgiaCorpsofCadetsdefineshonoras:esteemdueorpaidtoworth;highestimation;respect;consideration;reverence;veneration;manifestationofrespectorreverence.
8.3 PRINCIPLES OF THE HONOR CODETheultimateresponsibilityforthesuccessorfailureoftheHonorCoderestswiththeIndividualswhomakeuptheCorpsofCadets.TheHonorCodeoftheUniversityofNorthGeorgiaisbasedontheprinciplesthataCadetwillnotlie,cheat,steal,plagiarize,evadethetruth,conspiretodeceive,norwillaCadettoleratethosewhodo.AllegiancetotheHonorCodesupersedesallpersonalfriendshipsandloyalty.Specifically,theHonorCodeembraces:
Article I:ACadetwillnotknowinglymakeanyfalsestatements,writtenororal,whileactinginacapacity,officialorotherwise.
Article II:ACadetwillnotgiveorreceiveanyunauthorizedassistance,academicorotherwise,eitherinsideoroutsidetheclassroomorplaceofinstruction.
Article III: ACadetwillnotunlawfullytakeorreceiveanypropertyfromanotherperson,group,unit,theState,oroftheFederalGovernment.
Article IV: ACadetwillnotattempttoescape,oravoidbycunning,answeringaquestioninastraightandhonestmanner.
Article V: ACadetwillnotplan,eitherbyhimselforwithagroup,toaccomplishapurposethroughillegalactionsortomisleadapersonofhigherauthority.
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JURISDICTION AND VIOLATIONS OF THE HONOR CODE: (1)TheHonorCodeappliestoallCadetsfromthetimeofadmissionthroughtheactualawardingofadegree.Thisincludesconductthatoccurs(i)onUniversityPremises,(ii)atUniversity-sponsoredactivities,(iii)off-campusconductiftheconductadverselyaffectstheUniversitycommunityand/orthepursuitofitsobjectives,(iv)beforeclassesbeginorafterclassesend,and(v)duringperiodsbetweentermsofactualenrollment.Examplesincludeclass-relatedoutingsandfieldtrips,off-campusUniversityathleticevents,studyabroadprograms,co-opsandinternships.
(2) CadetsaccusedofviolatingtheHonorCodefaceastandardizedinvestigativeandhearingprocessbytheUniversity.IfadditionalCorpspunishmentisrecommendedbytheAssistantCommandant,thecasewillbeheardbytheCadetDisciplineBoardpursuanttoChapter9oftheBlueBook.IffoundresponsibleforviolationoftheHonorCodebytheCadetDisciplineBoard,theCadetmayberemoved/separatedfromtheCorpsofCadets.TheCadetmayappealtheBoard’sdecisiontotheCommandantofCadets.
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CHAPTER 9 CONDUCT
9.1 GENERALa. STUDENTS: TheUniversitystrivestoeducatestudentsanddevelopleaderswhoarepreparedforcommunity,state,andglobalservice.ConsistentwithUniversitySystemofGeorgiapolicies,theUniversityhascreatedaStudentCodeofConductthatseekstoprotectthesafety,rights,andprivilegesaffordedtoStudentsandothermembersofthecommunity.Essentialtothispurpose,studentsareexpectedtobemodelcitizens,andtheiractionsandbehaviorshouldreflectthecorevaluesoftheUniversity.Studentsareexpectedto:adheretonational,state,andlocallaws;respecttherightsandprivilegesofothers;beforthrightandhonestinalltheirsocialandacademicconduct;and,ingeneral,conductthemselvesinamannerwhichbringscredittothemselvesandtheUniversity.(1) MembersoftheCorpsofCadetsarestudentsfirstandthereforemustalwayscomplywiththeStudentCodeofConductadministeredbytheOfficeofStudentIntegrity.UpdatestotheUniversityStudentCodeofConduct,policiesandprocedurescanbefoundonlineattheDeanofStudent’swebsiteat https://ung.edu/dean-of-students.(2)TheOfficeofStudentIntegritywillprocessanyviolationsoftheStudentCodeofConductanddeterminewhatsanctionsfromtheUniversitywillapply.(3)CadetsareresponsibleforbeingawareofandfollowingthemostcurrentversionoftheUniversityStudentCodeofConduct.
b. CADETS: TheCorpsofCadetsisanhonorable,selfgoverningstudentorganization. ThemissionoftheCorpsofCadetsistoproducehighlyeducatedleadersfortheArmy,stateandfederalagencies,andforbusinessandindustry.Participationinthisorganizationrequireshonoranddiscipline.Accordingly,thepurposeofthischapteristoaddressconductthatmaybeinconsistentwiththevalues,missionandpurposewiththeCorpsofCadets.ArmyRegulation145-1,Chapter2-1,requirestheUniversitytoorganizetheCadetsintoaCorpsofCadetswithhighstandardsofmilitarydiscipline.(1) CadetsmustcomplywiththeregulationssetoutintheBlueBookandthepoliciesestablishedbytheCommandantandProfessorofMilitaryScience(“MilitaryPolicies”).MilitaryPoliciesareavailableathttps://ung.view.usg.edu/d2l/login. Theserulesshouldbereadbroadlyandarenotdesignedtodefineprohibitedconductinexhaustiveterms.(2)ViolationsoftheBluebookandMilitaryPolicieswillbeprocessedbytheCadetChainofCommandandtheOfficeoftheCommandantofCadets.(3) ViolationsoftheStudentCodeofConduct,theBluebookorMilitaryPoliciesmayresultindisciplinarysanctionsasdefinedinSection3(f)ofthischapter.AnydisciplinarysanctionimposedbytheCorpsofCadetsmayprecedeandshallbeinadditiontoanysanctionthatmayalsobeimposedbytheUniversity.
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c. CLASSES OF OFFENSES: Therearetwoclassesofoffenses.ClassI,whichincludesallviolationsoftheStudentCodeofConduct,andClassII,whichincludesallviolationsoftheBlueBookandUNGMilitaryPolicies.SeeAppendixIforacompletelistandcrossreferencewithviolationsoftheStudentCodeofConduct.Seechapter8forCadetHonorCode.
d. REPORTING: PossibleviolationsoftheStudentCodeofConduct,BlueBookandMilitaryPoliciesshouldbereportedtoaCadet’sChainofCommandassoonaspossible.Complaintsshouldincludeasmuchinformationaspossible–suchas: (i)thetypeofmisconductalleged;(ii)thenameandcontactinformationoftheindividual(s)accusedofmisconduct;(iii)thedate(s),time(s),andplace(s)ofthemisconduct;(iv)thename(s)andcontactinformationofanyindividual(s)withknowledgeoftheincident;(v)whetheranytangibleevidencehasbeenpreserved;and (vi)whetheracriminalcomplainthasbeenmade.(1) ItshallbetheDUTYandresponsibilityofeachCadet,regardlessofrank,toreportpossibleorsuspectedviolationsoftheHonorCodethroughtheCadetChainofCommand.AfailuretoreportviolationsoftheHonorCodemaysubjectaCadettodiscipline.IftheCadetchainofcommanddiscouragesastudenttoreporttheviolation,theCadetmayreportdirectlytoAssistantCommandant.(2) ConsistentwiththeUniversityMandatoryReportingGuidelinesforEmployees,CadetsmustreportallpossibleviolationsofClassIoffenses(violationsoftheStudentCodeofConduct)utilizingtheMaxientstudentdisciplinereportingsystemaccessedthroughtheDeanofStudentswebsiteat:https://ung.edu/dean-of-students/(3)AllCadetsareencouragedtoreportClassIoffenses(violationsoftheStudentCodeofConduct)utilizingtheMaxientstudentdisciplinereportingsystemaccessedthroughtheDeanofStudentswebsiteathttps://ung.edu/dean-of-students/(4)Anyreportsofpossiblesexualharassment,discriminationormisconduct(orretaliationforreportingtheseincidents)mustbereportedtotheTitleIXCoordinator(oraDeputyTitleIXCoordinator)immediatelyathttps://ung.edu/sexual-assault-and-violence-education/title-ix.php(5)Informationfromcomplaintsmaybesharedasnecessarytoinvestigateandtoresolvetheallegedmisconduct.(6)Whereappropriate,complainantsmayfilealawenforcementreportaswellasaninstitutionalreport,butarenotrequiredtofileboth.
e. RETALIATION: Anyonewho,ingoodfaith,reportswhatsheorhebelievestobemisconduct,participatesorcooperatesin,orisotherwiseassociatedwithanyinvestigation,shallnotbesubjectedtoretaliation.Anyonewhobelievesheorshehasbeenthetargetofretaliationforreporting,participatingorcooperatingin,orotherwisebeingassociatedwithaninvestigationshouldimmediatelycontacttheirCadetChainofCommand.AnypersonfoundtohaveengagedinretaliationinviolationoftheStudentCodeofConductshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.
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9.2 PROHIBITED CONDUCT FOR CADETS (SEE APPENDIX I)
a. CLASS I OFFENSES: (1)AnyconductorbehaviorthatviolatestheUNGStudentCodeofConduct.TheseoffenseswillbereportedusingtheMaxientstudentdisciplinereportingsystem accessedthroughtheDeanofStudentswebsiteathttps://ung.edu/dean-of-students/.SeeAppendixIforalistofClassIOffenses. (2)ConductthatviolatestheStudentCodeofConductmayalsobeinconsistentwiththehighstandardsoftheCorpsofCadetsandbesubjecttoadditionalsanctionsfromtheCorpsDisciplineBoardorCommandant'sOffice.
b. CLASS II OFFENSES: (1) Conduct Unbecoming a Cadet:ACadetisguiltyof“conductunbecomingaCadet”whenhisorheractionsorconductcouldbeinterpretedtobedetrimentaltothebestinterestsoftheindividualCadet,otherpersons,theCadet’sunit,theCorpsofCadets,ortheUniversity.ProfessionalconductsimilartothatofanArmySecondLieutenantisthedesiredstandard.
(2)Disrespect or Insubordination:AnyCadetwhoisdisrespectfulorinsubordinateindemeanor,word,oractiontowardanyuniversityofficialorCadetinthechainofcommand,whetherornotsuchdemeanor,word,oractionoccursinthepresenceofsuchofficialorCadetinthechainofcommand,issubjecttosanctionunderthissection.
(3)Failure to Follow Orders:Failuretofollowverbalorwrittenorders/directionsoftheProfessorofMilitaryScience,Commandant,anymemberofthecadre,aCadetinthechainofcommand,oranyUniversityofficial.LiketheArmy,theUNGCorpsdependsonCadetstorespondaffirmativelytoalllegalorders.
(4)Neglignece of Leadership: AllleadersintheCadetchainofcommandareresponsibleforensuringtheCadetsundertheirauthorityfollowandobeytheBlueBookandMilitaryPolicies.Additionally,Cadetsinthechainofcommandmustbewisewiththeiruseofauthority.Theiractionsanddirectivesmustbereasonable,timelyandprudent.
(5) Neglect of Duty: Failuretoperformassigneddutiesorimplieddutiescommensuratewithdutypositionorrank.
(6) Inappropriate Touching: a.ItisimproperforaCadettotouchanotherCadetwithouthisorherpermissionunlessthereisalegitimatesafetyreason(e.g.,aCadetisabouttofall,indangerofbeinghitbyavehicle,etc.)b.Itispropertotouch,withpermission,anotherCadetwhenmakingminorcorrectionssuchasadjustingahandsaluteoradjustingaribbononauniform.c.ItisneverproperforaCadettotouchorgrabafellowCadetforthepurposeofharassment,disciplinaryactionormotivation.d.WhenaddressingortrainingfellowCadets,asaferuleofthumbistoremainatleastonearm’slengthawayfromtheotherCadets.
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(7) Abuse of Rank: a.Cadetswithrank,willnotrequireCadetswithoutranktoperform“personalservice”tasks(e.g.,movingtheleader’scartoavoidaparkingviolation,pickinguplaundry,etc.).PerformingpersonalserviceorunauthorizeddetailsdirectedbyCadetswithrank,withorwithoutcompensation,isalsoaviolation,andcanbeconstruedas“servitude,”anillegalact.b.CadetswithrankwillnotrequireCadetswithoutrankto“earnprivileges”orperformunauthorizedphysicaltrainingormeaninglesstaskstoobtainfavororreceiveaspecialpositionorafavorableduty.Rightsofpassage,otherthanFROGWeek,areunauthorizedintheCorpsofCadets.c.CadetswithNCO/Officerrank(Corporalandabove)shallnotissueillegalorimmoralorders.Ordersthatviolatelaws,policiesorregulationsshouldbeignoredbythesubordinatewhoreceivessuchordersandreportedtothechainofcommand forresolution.(8) Fraternization and Improper Cadet Relationships: a.Improperrelationshipsarethoserelationshipsthatcouldresultinactualorperceivedfavoritism,unfairness,orpartiality,thataredetrimentaltogoodorderanddisciplinewithintheunitorthechainofcommand.SeealsoChapter5,paragraph5.13-5.14.b.DatingamongCadetsispermissible;however,datingwillbeconductedwiththesamestandardsofdiscretionandgoodjudgmentexpectedofallCadets.Cadetswillnotdateothersintheirdirectchainofcommand.SeealsoChapter5,paragraph5.15.c.Shouldapersonalrelationshipevolvewithinaunitorchainofcommand,oneorbothindividualswillbereassignedbasedonmaintaininggoodorderanddisciplineintheunit.
(9) Public Display of Affection:PublicDisplaysofAffection.Cadetsinuniformwillrefrainfrompersonal/romanticcontactinpublicview.Holdinghandsorwalkingorsittingwithanarmaroundsomeone’swaistorshoulderisnotpermitted.
(10) Conduct in the Barracks:a.AllCadetsmustcomplywiththeMilitaryVisitationPolicy.SeeChapter7,paragraph7.20.b.AllCadetsmustrespecttherightsofotherstoprivacyandmustmaintaingoodorderanddisciplinewiththosewhoarehousedinmilitarybarracksc.NoCadetwilldisturbstudyconditionsinthedormordormarea,andallCadetsshouldbeespeciallycarefultocomplywithquartersandotheracademicpursuits,i.e.studygroupsthatmeetinthedormlobbyorthehallwayalcoves.Loudmusicisexpresslyprohibitedinmilitarybarracks.d.Cadetswillnotdoanythingthatmightcausepersonalinjuryordestructionofprivatepropertyordormitoryfacilities.e.Cadetswillbedressedappropriatelyatalltimes.Unlessinthesuitebathroom,Cadetsshouldremaindressedintheirroom.Atnotimewillnudityoratowelalone,inplaceofshortsandaT-shirt,beacceptableinhallwaysorothercommonareas.f.Cadetswillnotremove,disableorrenderinoperativeanyfireprotectionequipmentorotheralarmsystemsinthemilitaryvillage.g.Cadetswilltakenoactionsthatdamagethebarracksortheirfurnishings.
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(11) Use of Profanity:MembersoftheCorpsofCadetswillnotuseprofanitywhenperformingCorpsduties,whileattendingCorpseventsorwhilewearingUNGmilitaryuniforms.AllCadetsareexpectedtousegoodjudgmentandrestraintinexpressingthemselves.Disrespectfullanguageisnotappropriate,especiallywhenitdemeans,embarrasses,ridiculesordegradesothermilitarystudents.
(12) Failure to Maintain Military Bearing & Appearance:Cadetswilltakenoactionsthatbringdiscredittotheirunit.Theywillpresentthemselvesinanorderlyfashionandweartheiruniformswithpride.Uniformswillbecleanandserviceableatalltimes,andhaircuts(excludingFROGWeek)shallgenerallymeetthestandardsofAR670-1.
(13) Damaging Military Issued Property:a. CadetsshalltakenoactionthatdestroysordamagesmilitaryissuedpropertyusedinsupportofthemissionoftheCorpsofCadets.b.FailuretoMaintain,Safeguard,orAccountforWeapons.Cadetsshallsignfortheirweapons(includingsabers),andaccountforthematalltimes.Cadets may not transport weapons, weapons parts or ammunition in Privately Owned Vehicles(POV).
(14) Lack of Motication, Refusal to Comply, or Patterns of Misconduct:ItisunacceptableforCadetstodisplayarecurringlackofmotivationorarefusaltocomplywithsimpleorders/instructions.Apatternofthistypeofmisconduct(aftercorrection)shallbegroundsforCorpspunishment.
(15) Refusal to Attend Corps Events, Formations, and Activites:Cadetsareexpectedtoattendallscheduledformations,activitiesandevents,includingthosescheduledwithlittleornonotice.Inparticular,Quarters,FirstCall,MorningPRTformations,TAPSandReveillemustbeobserved. (16) Disrespect: Cadetsshallnotdisrespectotherstudents,facultymembersorstaffmembersatUNG.EachmemberoftheUniversitycommunityshallbetreatedwithcompleterespectanddignitybyallmembersoftheCorpsofCadets.
(17) AnyotherviolationsoftheMilitaryPoliciescanbefoundat: https://ung.view.usg.edu/d2l/login.
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9.3 CORPS DISCIPLINARY PROCESS FOR CLASS I OFFENSESa. INITIAL ACTION:(1)TheAssistantCommandantwillmonitorallClassIoffensesreportedtotheUniversity’sOfficeofStudentIntegrity.IfhedeterminesaCadetmayhavecommittedaviolationthatwarrantsadditionalactionpursuanttothisChapter,heshouldconveneaCadetDisciplineBoardtoreviewthecase.(2) TheCadetChainofCommandmayalsorequestacasebereviewedbytheCadetDisciplineBoardbysubmittingawrittenrequesttotheAssistantCommandant.
b. RIGHTS:CadetssubjecttosanctionspursuanttothisChapterwillhavetherighttothefollowingdueprocessprotections:(1)RighttowrittennotificationofchargesfromtheAssistantCommandant;(2)RighttoaformalreviewanddecisionbytheCadetDisciplineBoard;(3)Righttoremainsilentandnothavesilenceconstruedasguilt;(4)Righttocallwitnessesandtopresentevidenceonhis/herbehalftothedisciplineboard;(5)Righttoconfrontandquestionaccusers;(6) RighttorequestacopyoftherecordorthetaperecordingoftheCadetDisciplineBoardproceeding;(7)Righttoanappeal.
c. INTERIM MEASURES:Inlimitedcircumstances,theCommandantorhisdesignee,maydeterminethatinterimmeasureswithintheCorpsareappropriatetopreservegoodorderanddisciplinewithaunitortheCorpsofCadets,whiletheClassIcaseispendingintheUniversity’sOfficeofStudentIntegrity.Thefollowingarepossibleinterimmeasuresthatmaybeutilized:1) Temporaryorpermanentchangeinunitorassignment;2)Temporarychangetohousingassignment;3) Temporarychangetomilitarycoursesintheacademicschedule;4) Temporarychangesintraining,laboratories,ceremonies,co-curriculartraining,orassigned duties.5)Regardlessoftheinterimmeasures,theCadetshouldremainenrolledinclassesandanyactivitiesoutsidetheirparticipationintheCorpsshouldnotbemodifieduntilthecasehasbeenresolvedbytheUniversity’sOfficeofStudentIntegrity. d. NOTICE:(1) Theallegedvictimandrespondentshallbeprovidedwithwrittennoticeofthecomplaint/allegations,pendinginvestigation,possiblecharges,possiblesanctions,andavailablesupportservices.Thenoticeshouldalsoincludetheidentityofanyinvestigator(s)involved.Noticeshouldbeprovidedviainstitutionemailtotheaddressonfile.(2)Uponreceiptofthewrittennotice,therespondentshallhavetheopportunitytotimelyrespondinwriting.Inthatresponse,therespondentshallhavetherighttoadmitortodenytheallegations,andtosetforthadefensewithfacts,witnesses,andsupportingmaterials.Anon-responsewillbeconsideredageneraldenialoftheallegedmisconduct.Anyallegedvictimshallalsobeprovidedthreebusinessdaystorespondtoortosupplementthenotice.
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(3)Iftherespondentadmitsresponsibility,theprocessmayproceedtothesanctioningphaseormaybeinformallyresolved,ifappropriate.Otherwise,thecasewillbeinvestigatedassetforthbelow.
e. INVESTIGATION:UnlessotherwisedirectedbytheUniversitySystemofGeorgiaortheOfficeofStudentIntegrity,theAssistantCommandantorhisdesigneewillinvestigateall ClassIOffenses.
(1)Theinvestigatorshallconductaprompt,thorough,andimpartialinvestigationandshouldretainwrittennotesand/orobtainwrittenorrecordedstatementsfromeachinterview.Theinvestigatorshallalsokeeparecordofanyparty’sprofferedwitnessesnotinterviewed,alongwithabrief,writtenexplanationofwhythewitnesseswerenotinterviewed.(2)Theinitialinvestigationreportshallbeprovidedtotherespondentandtheallegedvictim(whereapplicable).Thisreportshouldclearlyindicateanyresultingcharges(oralternatively,adeterminationofnocharges),aswellasthefactsandevidenceinsupportthereof,witnessstatements,andpossiblesanctions.ForpurposesofthisChapter,achargeisnotafindingofresponsibility,butindicatesthatthereissufficientevidencetowarrantfurtherconsiderationandadjudication.(3)Ifatanypointtheinvestigatordeterminesthereisinsufficientevidencetosupportachargeortowarrantfurtherconsiderationofdiscipline,thenthecomplaintshould be dismissed.
f. ADJUDICATION: Therespondentmaycontestthecharges,andifso,themattershallbesetforreviewanddecisionbyaCadetDisciplineBoard.TheCadetDisciplineBoardhearingisconfidentialandwilloccurnomorethan48hoursfollowingthefinalizationoftheinvestigation report.
(1)ThepurposeoftheCadetDisciplineBoardhearingistodeterminetwothings:(i)IfaCadetsoaccusedisresponsibleornotresponsibleofviolatingtheStudentCodeofConduct,BlueBook,orMilitaryPolicies,(ii)thesanctionfortheconduct.TheresponsibilityonmakingthatdecisionrestswiththemembersoftheCadet Discipline Board.(2)ThefinalinvestigationreportshouldbeprovidedtotherespondentandCadetDisciplineBoardforconsiderationinadjudicatingthechargesbroughtagainsttherespondent.Theinvestigatormaytestifyasawitnessregardingtheinvestigationandfindings,butshallotherwisehavenopartinthehearingprocessandshallnotattempttootherwiseinfluencetheproceedingsoutsideofprovidingtestimonyduring thehearing.(3)TheCadetDisciplineBoardshouldreceiveallrelevanttestimonyandevidenceinacloseddiscussionofthecasewiththeBoard,andattheterminationofthatdiscussionasecretballotistaken.Toarriveatafindingofresponsibility,amajorityofthemembersoftheCadetDisciplineBoardmustfindtheCadetresponsibleforthechargesbasedonapreponderanceoftheevidence.Iftheweightoftheevidenceisnotsufficienttoestablishresponsibilityforaviolationofpolicy,thentheaccusedmustbeconsiderednotresponsible.
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(4)IftheaccusedCadetisfoundresponsible,theBoardcanrecommendpunishment,includingseparationfromtheCorpsofCadets.WhenaCadetisfoundresponsibleforthechargesasserted,amajorityofthemembersofCadetDisciplineBoardmustalsoagreeonthesanctiontobeapplied.(5) Allfindings,responsible/notresponsible,willbereportedtotheCommandant ofCadetsinwriting.(6)TheCommandantofCadetsshallapprove/denyalldecisionstoremoveCadetsfromtheCorpsmadebytheCadetDisciplineBoard.
g. SANCTIONS: DisciplinarysanctionsimposedbytheCorpsofCadetsforClassIOffenseswilldeterminedbytheCadetDisciplineBoard.SanctionsforClassIOffensesinclude:
(1) Permanent Removal from the Corps. SeparationactionwithoutanoptionforreadmissiontotheCorpsofCadets.(2) Corps Dismissal. SeparationactionfromtheCorpsforanindefiniteperiod;returnmaybepossibleinthefuture.(3) Suspension from the Corps. SeparationfromtheCorpsforadefinedperiod;readmissionisnotguaranteedbutwillbeconsidereduponrequest.(4) Conduct Probation.AnofficialwarningaCadet’sconducthasbeeninviolationoftheBluebookorMilitaryPolicies,butisnotseriousenoughtowarrantremoval,dismissal,orsuspensionfromtheCorpsofCadets.ConductProbationmeansaCadetisnoteligibleforfavorablepersonnelactions.Thissanctionincludesthefollowingrestrictions:a. TheCadetmaynotholdaleadershipposition.b.TheCadetmaynotrepresenttheCorpsofCadetsoffcampus(e.g.,Band,Co-curricularorganizations,specializedinternships).c.CadetswithaUNGorGMSscholarshipwillhavetheirscholarshipreviewed.TheAssistantCommandantwillberesponsiblefornotifyingthescholarshipadministrator iftheCadetisnoteligible.d.Cadetwillnotbeallowedtoattendoffcampustraining,internshipormilitarystudiesabroad.e.FurtherCorpsSanctionsmaybeimposedbytheCommandant'sOffice.
(5) Relief from Command or Position.(6) Reduction of Cadet Rank.(7) Room Arrest.(8) Restricted Weekends.(9) Walking Tours or public service projects.(10) Letter of Reprimand.(11) Demerits.(12) Work details or other or appropriate sanctions approved by the Commandant.
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9.4 CORPS DISCIPLINARY PROCESS FOR CLASS II OFFENSESTheseoffenseswillbereportedusingtheautomatedCadetConductreportingsystemat http://Cadetconduct.ung.edu/. See Appendix I.
a. DEMERITS/MERITS DEFINED
(1) DEMERITS
a. HOW ADMINISTERED ExceptforClassIdelinquencies,allunsatisfactorily explaineddelinquencyreportsagainstaCadetshallbecausefortheadministration ofoneormoredemerits.Thenumberofdemeritsadministeredshallbedetermined bytheseverityoftheoffense.Examplesareprovided at Appendix I.
b. HOW RECORDED:DemeritsshallberecordedontheofficialconductrecordmaintainedintheautomatedCadetConductSystemforeachCadetonthedatethedelinquencyisreviewedand/orapprovedbytheOfficeoftheAssistantCommandant.
c. DEMERIT ALLOWANCE(1)Eachacademicsemestershallbedividedintofourperiods,eachapproximatelyfourweeksinduration.EachperiodshallbeclosedfordemeritcomputationonthatWednesdaymostcloselyterminatingafourweekperiod.(2) Duringanycomputationperiodwithinasemester,Cadetsmaynotaccumulatemorethanthefollowingdemeritswithoutreceivinganadditionalpenalty:Freshmen-18;Sophomore-12;Junior-10;Senior-10.
d. EFFECT OF EXCESSIVE DEMERITS(1)Demeritsaccumulatedinexcessofthenumberallowedpercomputationperiodwillresultinawardofpunishmenttours.Onepunishmenttourwillbeawardedforeachexcessivedemerit.(2) DemeritsaccumulatedduringasemesterinexcessofthefollowingshallresultinaCadetbeingdeclareddeficientinconduct:Freshmen-40;Sophomore-30;Junior-24;Senior-24.(3) ACadetdeclareddeficientinconductwillbecounseledbyboththecompanycommanderandCompanyAdvisor,andaformalcounselingformcompletedandforwardedtotheAssistantCommandant.Thetotalconductrecordoftheindividualshallbereviewedforpossibleadditionalaction,suchasreductioninrank,restrictiontolimitsfortheremainderofthesemester,orreferraltotheVicePresidentforStudentAffairsfordisciplinaryactionforrepeatedinfractionsofrulesandregulations.(4) TheconductrecordsofaCadetwillbereviewedwhenconsideringindividualsforleadershippositionsandonotheroccasionswherepastperformanceisrelevant.
e. WORKED PUNISHMENTSTheSDOwillkeeptrackofpunishmentsservedbytheCadetontheprintout.ATACOfficerwillentertheservedpunishmentsintothesystemandprintthenextday’sroster.
f. TOURSCadetsmayreceiveacertainnumberofdemeritsperfour(4)weekcycledependingontheirclasslevel.IfaCadetreceivesmoredemeritsthanallowedinacycle,theywillbeissuedtourhoursforeachdemeritoverthelimit.TheCadetcanlogintothesystematanytimetoseehowmanytourstheystillhavepending.
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g. ROOM ARREST/CAMPUS RESTRICTIONWhenaCadetreceivesRoomArrestorCampusRestriction,amemberoftheCommandantStaffwillsetthestartdatefortheirpunishment.TheCadetcanloginatanytimetoseehowmanymoredaysofeachtheyhaveleft.
h. MAXIMUM PUNISHMENTS(1) Thefollowingaremaximumpunishmentsforeachclassofdelinquency:
Class II -40demerits,twoweeksroomarrest,andtwoweekscampusrestriction.
(2) Reductionsinrankanddeprivationofprivilegesmaybeadministeredinadditiontopunishmentsifdeemedappropriate.a.Ifbothroomarrestandrestrictionareadministeredaspunishment,theperiodofrestrictionwillbeservedfollowingtheperiodofroomarrest.
i. SUBMITTING MERITS/DEMERITSTheCompanyCommander,FirstSergeant,BattalionCommanders,andBrigadeCommander[otherspositionsmayapply]canlogintothesystemandsubmitamerit/demerit.TheywillselecttheCadet(s)beingaffectedbythemerit/demerit,aswellaswhoreportedandapprovedthesubmission(squadleaders,platoonleaders,etc.).AllClassIIdemeritsareavailableinadrop-downonthesubmissionform.Optionswillappearforallowedpunishmentsforthegivendemeritwiththemaximumpunishmentslistedforreference.Whensubmitted,thedemeritcannothavemorethanthemaximumallowedpunishments.Adescriptionoftheoffenseandphotos/attachmentsmaybeincluded.
j. REQUESTING AN APPEAL TO A DEMERITAsubmitteddemeritwillsendanemailtotheCadetwithalinktorequestanappealmeeting.TheCadetmaychoosetoappealthedemeritandsubmitadescriptionofwhytheywanttoappeal.Theymayalsochoosetodenytheirrighttoappeal.Theywillhaveone(1)workingdayfromthetimethedemeritissubmittedtorequestanappeal.IftheCadetdoesnotsubmitarequestforanappealwithinone(1)workingday,thedemeritwillautomaticallyforwardforapproval.
k. APPEAL MEETING FOR A DEMERITWhenaCadetrequestsanappealmeeting,theirbattalioncommanderwillreceiveanemail.Thebattalioncommandermustscheduletheface-to-faceappealmeetingwiththeCadetandsubmittheirrecommendedchangestothedemeritwithintwo(2)workingdays.Ifthebattalioncommanderdoesnotsubmittheresultsoftheirappealmeetingwithintwo(2)workingdays,thedemeritwillautomaticallyforwardforapproval,anditwillbevisuallyclearthattheCadetrequestedanappealmeetingbutdid not receive it.
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l. MERITS(1) HOW EARNED:Meritsareearnedbyoutstandingperformance,superiormilitaryappearance,voluntaryserviceonworkdetails,orotherspecialeffortofanofficialnature.(2) HOW AWARDED: MeritsmayberecommendedbyanyCadetinthechainofcommandoranymemberoftheUniversitystaffandfaculty.Merits,whenapproved,shallberecordedontheofficialconductrecordmaintainedoneachCadet.(3) HOW APPROVED: TheAssistantCommandantorTacticalOfficerwillreviewallrecommendationsformeritsbeforeposting.(4) NUMBER AWARDED:a. OneormoremeritsmaybegivenforeachinspectionbytheTacticalOfficer.b. Oneormoremeritsmaybeawardedfortheexceptionalappearanceofareassuchashalls,dayrooms,trunkrooms,etc.c.Oneormoremeritsmaybeawardedforoutstandingpersonalappearanceduringinspectionsorotherappropriateoccasions.d. Cadetsservingvoluntarilyonworkdetailsmaybeawardedoneormoremeritsforeachhourworked,providedpriorapprovalisobtainedfromtheAssistantCommandant.e. Oneormoremeritsmaybeawardedforparticularlysignificantpersonalcontributionsoftimeandeffortaccordingtothenatureoftheactivity.f. TheCommandantmayawardanynumberofmeritsashedeemsappropriate. m. EFFECT OF MERITS:Eachmeritshallcancelonefuturedemeritwhencalculatingdemerit/meritbalancesduringarecordingperiod.Meritswillnotcanceldemeritsorpunishmenttoursonceawarded.Duringtheprescribedreportingperiod,aCadetwhoearns8merits,mayturninthosemeritsandreceiveone(1)sleep-in.Thecompanywiththelargestaccumulationsofmeritsintheprescribedreportingperiod,willbeentitledtoacompanysleep-inawardedbytheCommandant,andthosemeritswillcount towards Honor Company scores.
n. MERIT/DEMERIT APPROVAL Submittedmeritswillautomaticallyappearintheapprovallist.Demeritswillappearintheapprovallistafterallpreviousstepsarecompleted,ortheallowedtimeframehasexpired.AmemberoftheCommandant'sStaff(TACOfficer)willreceiveanemaileverymorningwithalistofmerits/demeritspendingapproval.TheCommandantStaffmemberwillbeabletoreviewallofthecontentfromeverystepoftheprocess.Theymayadjustthecountsofmerits/demerits,roomarrest,andcampusrestrictionasneeded.Theymayalsotypeadditionalsanctionsandcomments.Theywillthensubmitafinaldecisiontoapproveordenythemerit/demerit.
o. APPROVED MERIT/DEMERITTheCadetwillimmediatelyreceiveanemailfortheirapprovedmerit/demeritandalinktothesystemtoviewanyassociatedpunishments.Themorningaftertheapproval,emailswillalsogotothecompanycommander,firstsergeant,andthesubmitter.
p. DENIED MERIT / DEMERITTheCadetwillimmediatelyreceiveanemailfortheirdeniedmerit/demerit.Therewillnotbealinktotheitem,astheitemwillnotappearontheCadet’srecord.
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q. CADET CONDUCT CARDTheCadetmayloginatanytimeandviewtheirconductcard.Theapprovedmerits/demeritswillappearwithanyassignedtours.Clickingonthemerits/demeritswillshowtheirdetails.CompanycommanderscanviewtheconductcardofanyCadetintheircompany,aswellasthedailypunishmentroster.
r. DAILY ROSTERThesystemgeneratesadailyrosterlistingallpendingtours,roomarrest,andcampusrestriction.ATACOfficerwillprintthisfortheSDOofficeonadailybasis.
s. DEMERITS ASSIGNED BY COMMANDANT STAFFDemeritsassignedbytheCommandantStaffwillskiptheappealprocessandmoveimmediatelytotheapprovalprocess.
t. APPEALING AN APPROVED DEMERITOnlyamemberofthecommandantstaffmayadjustedanapproveddemerit.
u. DASHBOARDCadetshaveaccesstoadashboardshowingtheircurrentpunishments.TheCadetcanalsofindalistofdemeritstoappealandinformationaboutthecurrentcycle.
9.5 INFORMATION REGARDING SANCTIONS AND PENALTIESPenaltiesadministeredfordelinquenciesmaybeintheformofdemeritsonly,punish-mentonly,oracombinationofdemeritsandpunishment.Penaltiesindicatedarethemaximumthatmaybeimposedforthatoffense;offensesmaybecombined.Pastperfor-mance,extenuation,andmitigationwillbeconsideredinassignmentofactualpenalties.
a. PUNISHMENT TOURS(1) HOW AWARDED: ACadetwillbeawardedonepunishmenttourforeachdemeritinexcessofthenumberallowedforanyreportingperiod.(Seeparagraph9.04d).
(2) DURATION OF TOUR: Onepunishmenttourisonehourinduration.Cadetsservingconsecutivetourswillbeawardedafiveminutebreakeachhour.(3) TYPES OF PUNISHMENT TOURS: TwotypesofpunishmenttoursmaybeassignedbytheAssistantCommandantorTacticalOfficer.TourswillbeservedbyperformingacombinationofWorkandWalkingTours.
b. WALKING TOURSWalkingtoursareservedinthedesignatedlocationidentifiedbytheTacticalOfficer.CadetswillreporttotheStaffDutyOfficer10minutespriortothescheduledformation.TheStaffDutyOfficerwillconductinspection,andbriefconductoftourspriortoexecution.He/Shewillawardcreditforalltourscompletedsatisfactorilyontheprovided tour roster.(1) Walkingtoursmaybeconductedatanytimeaslongastheydonotinterferewithacademicclassesorlabs.(2) TheuniformforwalkingtourswillbeOCPswithrubberM16rifle.Cadetswhoreportinunacceptableattirewillbecorrected.(3) Cadetswalkingtoursarerequiredtowalkinthedesignatedareaatquicktimeandexecute all movements in a strict military manner.
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(4)Cadetswalkingtourswillnottalktoanyoneexceptofficially;willnotleaveposttowhichassigned;andwillnotwalkabreastofotherCadets.(5)Thelastfiveminutesofanyonehourwalkingtourwillbeprovidedasarestbreak.Ifweatherconditionswarrant,additionalrestbreaksmaybedirected.(6) Cadetsunderroomarrestorrestrictedtolimitswillservewalkingtoursasrequired.(7)Cadetswillnotreceivecreditfortoursimproperlyperformedorlogged.(8)OnlytheTacticalOfficerorhigherauthoritymaygrantleavetoaCadetwithwalkingtours.Cadetsnotonapprovedspecialleavewillreporttoeachconsecutivetourformationuntiltourshavebeencompleted.(9) OnlyaTacticalOfficerortheAssistantCommandantmayassignanalternatepunishmentinlieuofwalkingtours.Suchassignmentswillbemadeinexceptionalcircumstances only.
c. WORK TOURS(1)WorktoursprogramwillbemanagedbytheBrigadeCSMwithapprovalofaTacticalOfficer.SeethecurrentWorkTourSOP.(2)Allworkperformedwillbeofaconstructivenature.(3)TheuniformforworktourswillbeOCPsunlessdesignatedotherwise.(4)Restbreakswillbeprovidedasappropriate.
d. WHEN SERVED(1)Walkingtoursmaybecarriedoutthroughouttheweekatanytimeduringthedayaslongasthetoursdonotinterferewithacademicclassesorlabs.(2) WalkingtourswillbeconductedatadesignatedlocationinthevicinityofGaillardHall.(3) WorkingtourswillbemanagedbytheBrigadeCSM.(4)TourswillbecompletedpriortodepartingforthesemesteroranadministrativeholdwillbeplacedontheCadet(s)record.(5) Cadetswithtourswillnotbegrantedleaveorpassonopenweekendsuntilalltours are completed.(6)PostingofthistourrosterwillbemaintainedbytheBrigadeStaffDutyOfficerandisanofficialnotificationtoCadetsoftherequirementtocompletetours.Inaddition,eachdelinquencyreportpostedrecordsmonthlyandquarterlydemeritstatusandnotesallpunishmentincludingtours.AcopyofeachactionisforwardedthroughcompanydistributiontotheindividualCadetasnoticeofpunishmentaward.
e. SUPERVISION OF PUNISHMENT TOURS(1)TacticalOfficerexercisesgeneralsupervisionofalltours.(2) TheCadetStaffDutyOfficerwillhavedirectsupervisionofallwalkingtours.UnitFirstSergeantswillreviewthetourrosterandensurethepresenceandpreparationoftheirpersonnelwhoareassignedtours.(3)AllCadetswithtourswillreporttotheBrigadeStaffDutyOfficer.CadetswithwalkingtourswillbeinspectedandbriefedbytheCadetStaffDutyOfficer.(4) CadetsservingWalkingTourswillreporttotheBrigadeStaffDutyOfficerattheendofeachhourcompleted.TheBrigadeStaffDutyOfficerwillrecordcreditfortoursservedonthetourroster,dismissthosewhohavecompletedtheirtours,providearestbreakforthosecontinuing,andbeginthesubsequenttourpromptlyonthehour.(5) Incaseofinclementweatherduringwalkingtours,determinationwillbemadebytheBrigadeStaffDutyOfficer,actingunderverbalorstandinginstructionsfromtheTacticalOfficerortheAssistantCommandant,astohowtocompletethetour.
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(6) ArepresentativeoftheBrigadeCSMmaybetaskedtooverseetheconductofWorkingToursonhis/herbehalf.(7) CadetsservingworkingTourswillreportaspertheWorkingToursSOP.
f. SPECIAL PROVISIONS(1) Tourspersonnelmusthaveanapprovedspecialleavetocoveranyperiodsofabsence.Anapprovedspecialleave,unless specifically stated therein is not an approvaltobeabsent,late,orimproperlyattiredtoperformpunishmenttours.(2) AllCadetsonlightdutywillreportfortheirprescribedtours.ThetypeoftourtobeconductedmaybechangedbytheTacticalOfficerbasedontheindividual’slightduty(Cadetmusthaveacopyoflightdutydocumentationwithhim/heratalltimes).(3) DefermentofpunishmenttoursforemergencyreasonsmaybegrantedbytheTacticalOfficer.RequestmaybemadeinpersonorthroughtheCadetStaffDutyOfficerandanemergencyleaveprocessedforaccountability.
g. ROOM ARREST DESCRIBEDRoomarrestmaybeassignedasapunishmentonlyuponapprovaloftheCommandantorAssistantCommandantofCadets.Asatemporaryrestraintincasesoffightingorotherbreachofthepeace,anindividualmaybeorderedintoroomarrestbyaCadetofficerorNCO.Inallsuchcases,theCommandantorAssistantwillbenotifiedbyphoneimmediately.
h. CONDITIONS OF ROOM ARREST(1) Roomarrestisamoral,notphysical,restraint.Violationsoftheconditionsofroomarrestshallbecausefordisciplinaryaction.(2) AresidentCadetinroomarrestisrestrictedtotheirpersonalroomwithintheresidencehallexceptto:
(a) Takemealsoncampus,attendclassesandformations,andperformassigned duties.
(b)Visitthelibrarytoobtainorusereferencematerial.(c) Visitthestudentcenteronlytoobtainmailandpurchaseessentialsuppliesin
thebookstore.(d) Attendchurch,getahaircut,andvisitlaundryordrycleaningfacilitiesinthe
townofDahlonega.(3) Whenleavingtheroomforanyreason,theCadetwillsignoutandinonasign-outrosterpostedadjacenttotheirdoor.Therosterwilldetailtimeout,exactlocation,andtimeofreturn.(4) Ifdepartingthecampusforanyoftheaboveapprovedreasons,theCadetwillalsosignoutandinwiththeCadetStaffDutyOfficer.(5)NovisitorsareallowedintheroomoccupiedbyaCadetonroomarrest.Membersofthechainofcommandmayenterintotheroomatanytime.(6) A Cadet serving room arrest will not exercise command, and may not receive command pay.(7)AcommutingCadetassignedroomarrestwillreporttotheTacticalOfficertoobtainaroomoncampustoresideinduringthedurationofroomarrest.Thiswillnormallynotexceedseven(7)days.(8)Cadetsservingroomarrestforfeittheprivilegeofwearingcivilianattireandwillweartheuniformoftheday.CadetsonroomarrestmaydopersonalPRTintheirroomonly.ThisistheonlytimethattheIPFUuniformisauthorizedforCadetsonroomarrest.CadetswillbeintheUniformOftheDay(UOD)whensigninginwiththeBrigadeStaffDutyOfficer.
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(9) Cadetsonroomarrestwillservewalkingtoursifrequired.Anyworkingtoursawardedshallbedeferreduntilcompletionoftheperiodofroomarrest.(10) Theuseofamotorvehicle(asoperatororpassenger)duringroomarrestperiodsisnotpermitted,unlesstheCadethasanessentialerrandtorunandsignsoutwiththeCadetStaffDutyOfficer.Essentialerrandsincludeattendingchurch,gettingahaircut,andvisitinglaundryordrycleaningfacilitiesinthetownofDahlonega.(11) AlltraveltoandfromauthorizedlocationswillbebythemostdirectrouteandtheCadetwillremainatthatlocationonlyforthetimerequiredtoaccomplishthetask.
i. EXCEPTIONSForspecialoccasionsaCadet’sroomarrestmaybepostponed.TheCadetshouldapplythroughchannelsontheSpecialLeaveRequestformtotheAssistantCommandant72hourspriortothetimerequested.Emergencyrequestswillbeconsidered at any time.
j. RESTRICTION TO LIMITS (CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS)a. WHO MAY ASSIGN:RestrictiontolimitsmaybeassignedasapunishmentonlyuponapprovaloftheCommandant,AssistantCommandantorupondirectionbyhigherUniversityauthority.(1) Restrictiontolimitsisamoral,notphysical,restraint.Violationsofrestrictionshallbecausefordisciplinaryaction.(2) Restrictiontolimitsisdefinedastheimmediatecampusarea.(3) ACadetrestrictedtolimitsisrequiredtoremainatalltimeswithinthecampusboundariesprescribedexcepttoattendchurch,getahaircut,andvisitlaundryordrycleaningfacilitiesinthetownofDahlonega.Incaseoftheaboveexceptions,heshallsignoutandinwiththeStaffDutyOfficer.Cadetsonrestrictionwillpostasign-outrosteradjacenttotheirdoorandsignoutwiththeirdestinationwhennotintheirroomor in class.(4) Cadetsservingrestrictionforfeittheprivilegeofwearingcivilianattireandwillweartheuniformoftheday.CadetsoncampusrestrictionmaydopersonalPT.ThisistheonlytimethatthePTuniformisauthorizedforCadetsoncampusrestriction.CadetswillbeintheuniformofthedaywhensigninginwiththeCadetStaffDutyOfficer.CadetswillnotplanpersonalPTtoendpriortoallottedsign-intime.(5) Theuseofanymotorizedvehicle(asoperatororpassenger)duringperiodsofrestrictionisnotpermitted,unlessaCadethasaspecificerrandtorunandsignsoutwiththeCadetStaffDutyOfficer.Cadetsarenotauthorizedtouseskateboards,bicycles,mopedsorotherequipmentthatwillassistfastmovementoncampus.(6)Cadetsrestrictedtolimitswillserveanypunishmenttoursawarded.(7) CommutingCadetsmaybemovedintotheResidenceHallsforthepurposeofcompletingtheirrestriction.(8) CadetsservingrestrictionwillreporttotheStaffDutyOfficerintheMLCat1700and1900eachweekdaytosigntherestrictionregister.OnSaturdaysandSundays,theCadetwillreporttotheCadetStaffDutyOfficereverytwohoursfrom0800-2200hourstosigntherestrictionregister.
k. EXCEPTIONS: ForspecialoccasionsaCadet’sroomarrestmaybepostponed.TheCadetshouldapplythroughchannelsontheSpecialLeaveRequestformtotheAssistantCommandant72hourspriortothetimerequested.Emergencyrequestswillbeconsideredatanytime.
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9.6 CADET DISCIPLINE BOARDa. CompositionoftheBoard.AfivememberboardwillbeselectedfromtheCadetChainofCommandandResidentAssistants(RA's)tohearandadjudicateCadetdisciplinepursuanttothisChapter.b. BeforetheCadetDisciplineBoardmembershavebeenidentifiedbyrandomdrawing,theaccusedCadetwillbepresentedthenamesoftheindividualswhomaybeselectedtoserveontheCadetDisciplineBoard.TheaccusedCadetwillhavetheopportunitytorebutpotentialselectionsbasedonquantifiablebiasorpastrelationships.Ifarebuttalissubmitted,thenameswillberemovedbeforetherandomdrawing. c. TheuniformfortheHonorBoardhearingistheClassAuniformforboardmembersandtheaccused.Witnesses,observers,andCadrewillbeindutyuniform(normallyOCPorClassB).d.CadetleaderswillalsoberemovedbeforetherandomdrawingiftheyareinthesamecompanyorsamegreekorganizationasthevictimoraccusedCadets.e.Iftheaccusedbelievesthatbecauseofbiasorpastrelationships,aCadetDisciplineBoardwillnotprovidehim/herdueprocess,theaccusedhastherighttoappealhis/hercasedirectlytotheAssistantCommandantforadjudication.f.AmemberoftheCommandant’sstafforwillbepresentfortheproceedingandadvisetheCadetDisciplineBoardonproceduralissues.AllsanctionsmustbeauthorizedbySection3(f)above.
ThehighestrankingBoardmemberwillprovideacopyofallpertinentdocumentsduringtheactualhearing.However,boththeboardmembersandtheaccusedmayreferencetheinformation,asneeded,forhearingpreparation.
Onthedayofthehearing,theBrigadeSergeantMajorwillpreparetheroomfortheCadetDisciplineBoard.Itwillcontainthefollowing:
1.TablefortheBoardmemberswiththeU.S.andUniversityFlagpostedbehind.2.Tablefortheaccused.3.Tablefortherecorder.4.Chairforatestifyingwitness.5.ChairfortheCommandant’sStaffRepresentative.6.Chairsoutsideoftheroomforwitnesseswaitingtotestify.
Wheninthecourseoftheproceedings,aCadetisaskedaquestionconcerningamatterofwhichhehasknowledge,heisexpectedtoanswerthequestioninaforthrightandhonestmanner.Inallcases,theCadetaccusedofmisconducthastherighttofacehisaccusers.
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9.7 APPEALSCadetssanctionedinthedisciplinaryprocessmaysubmitanappeal.Theappealmustbebasedononeofthefollowingcircumstancesandshouldbeaddressedinthewrittenappeal:a. newevidenceisavailableb.proceduralerrorhasoccurredc.orthebeliefthesanctionisinappropriateforthebehavior.
1.)AppealsofClassIOffenseswillbeconsideredbytheCommandant.2.)AppealsofClassIIOffenseswillbeconsideredbytheCadetChainofCommand.
9.8 PHYSICAL TRAINING AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONa.PhysicalFitnessTrainingorExercisewillnotbeusedasameansofpunishmentordiscipline under any circumstances. b. Corrective Action.OtherthanassetforthintheCorrectiveActionSOP,PhysicalFitnessTrainingmaynotbeusedasameansofpunishmentordisciplineunderanycircumstances.
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CHAPTER 10: ACCOUNTABILITY, ADMINISTRATION,
AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
10.1 RESPONSIBILITYAccountability,administration,andpersonnelmanagementhaveasignificantimpactonmoraleandespritdecorpsandultimatelyonunitperformance.Administrativeassistantsareassignedtoassistinexecutingthesetasks.Commandersatalllevelsare,however,responsiblefortheeffectivenessofthesecriticalareasandmustprovidecontinuous,thoroughsupervision.
10.2 PUBLICATIONSa. CORPS OF CADETS POLICY LETTERS:WillbepublishedperiodicallybytheCommandantofCadetstosupplementtheseregulationsonasemi-permanentbasis.Theprovisionsofthesememorandumsaredirectiveinnatureandcomplianceismandatory.Eachnumberedpolicyletterwillcontainspecificinformationconcerningapplicability,effectiveperiod,anddisposition.CadetcommanderswillensurethatCadetsareinformedofcontents.
b. THE BRIGADE WEEKLY COMMAND BULLETINisanofficialpublicationoftheCommandantofCadets.(1) ItispublishedfortheconvenienceofindividualCadets,Cadetorganizations,andcollege activities.(2)ThebulletinwillbepublishedweeklywhentheCorpsisinresidence.Itwillbepostedinallrequiredlocations(UnitBulletinBoard).AllCadetswillreadthebulletinpriorto1200hourseachMonday.
a. MEMORANDUMS OF INSTRUCTION (MOI)willbepublishedbytheCorpsofCadetsandtheAssistantCommandanttoprescribeimplementinginstructionsandassignresponsibilityforaspecificeventoractivity.b. TRAINING SCHEDULES willbepublishedweeklytotheCorpsofCadetstoannouncemandatoryformations,trainingtopics,references,instructors,times,locations,anduniforms.ThetrainingscheduleisdirectivetoallCadetsexceptasspecificallyexcludedtherein.TheBrigadeS3willpublishtrainingschedules.ItwillbesignedbytheCommandantandBrigadeCommander.
10.3 OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONSa. Individualsperformbetterwhentheyarewellinformed.Inselectingmethodsofdissemination,commandersmustweighthetimeavailableagainstthepossibilityofmisunderstandingandthedisruptiveeffectsofthevariousmethods. Masscommunicationssystemsshouldnotbeusedtoreachasmalltargetaudience.Officialcommunicationsshouldbebriefandconcise.Theuseofprofanity,slang,oroffensivelanguagemustbeavoidedwhencommunicatingwithacaptiveaudience.b. CompanyInformationboardswillbemaintainedineachunitinauniformmannerasprescribedbyBrigadeSOP(S1function).Useofthebulletinboardreducesunnecessarytimeinunitformations.EachCadetwillreadallnewmaterialontheCompanyInformationboarddailyafter2000hours.c.ThePublicAddressSystemintheStaffDutyOfficewillbeusedonlyforbuglecalls, urgent announcements, and emergencies.
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d. Formationsmaybeusedforbriefannouncementsthatapplytoamajorityoftheunit.Unitmeetingsmaybeusedtodiscussmorecomplexissues,buttheymustbewell planned to minimize wasted time.e. AccesstoPublicSafetymaybegainedbydialingthePublicSafetytelephonenumber(extension1500).f. Unitdistributionwillbeutilizedtomoveofficialcorrespondencethroughthechainofcommandinbothdirections.TheCadetBrigadeCommanderwilldevelopschedulestoensurethatdistributionisexecutedinatimelyandefficientmannerandthatessentialinformationpassesthroughappropriatecommanders.Provisionswillbemadefornon-residentCadets.NomeetingswillbeheldduringQuartersexceptatthe2130hourbreak.g. Themilitarymemorandumwillbeusedforallcorrespondenceforwhichastandardformorofficialpublicationformatisnotprescribed.h.TheBrigadeStaffwilluseelectronicmediaincludingemail,closedcircuittelevisionandtheUNGWebsitetodistributeinformationwheneverfeasible.TheBrigadeS6willoperateandmaintaintheCorpsWebsite,withCommandant’ssecretary,onwhichallSOPs,orders,andpolicyletterswillbepostedandregularlyupdated.AllCadetsarerequiredtochecktheircampusemaildaily.Further,thenotesfromtheweeklyCommandandStaffCall,whicharepostedontheUNGWebsiteunder“command”informationbytheBrigadeS6,shouldbeconsideredaswrittenorders.i. TheBrigadeS5willberesponsibleforpublishingaCadetNewsletter(called“TheSaber”)atleastoncepersemester.ItwillbedistributedelectronicallytoallCadets,theirparents,alumni,andselectedprospectiveCadets.ThefacultyadvisorforthenewsletterwillbetheCommandant.
10.4 SOCIAL MEDIA/ONLINE CONDUCTa. ONLINE CONDUCT: Theuseofelectroniccommunicationinanofficialorperson-alcapacitythatisconsistentwithArmy/CorpsofCadetsvaluesandstandards ofconduct.
b. ONLINE MISCONDUCT: Theuseofelectroniccommunicationtoinflictharm.Ex-amplesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:harassment,bullying,hazing,stalking,discrimina-tion,retaliation,oranyothertypesofmisconductthatunderminedignityandrespect.
c. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION: Thetransferofinformation(signs,writing,images,sounds,ordata)transmittedbycomputer,phone,orotherelectronicdevice.Electroniccommunicationsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:textmessages,emails,chats,instantmessaging,screensavers,blogs,socialmediasites,electronicdeviceapplications,andweb/videoconferencing.
d. ONLINE–RELATED INCIDENT: Acategorizationusedtotrackreportedcasesofmisconductthatinvolveelectroniccommunication.Anonline–relatedincidentisonewhereanelectroniccommunicationisusedastheprimarymeansforcommittingmis-conductortheelectroniccommunication,standingalone,constitutesthemostseriousoffenseamonganumberofoffenses.
e. SITUATION: TheArmy/CorpsofCadetsvaluesrequirethateveryonebetreat-edwithdignityandrespect.Thisisacriticalcomponentofthearmyprofession.AsmembersoftheCorpsofCadets,individuals'interactionsofflineandonlinereflectonthearmyanditsvalues.Thearmyvaluesapplytoallaspectsofourlife,includingonlineconduct.Harassment,bullying,hazing,stalking,discrimination,retaliation,and
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anyothertypeofmisconductthatunderminesdignityandrespectarenotconsistentwitharmyvaluesandnegativelyimpactcommandclimateandreadiness.Cadetswhoparticipateinorcondonemisconduct,whetherofflineoronline,maybesubjecttocriminal,disciplinary,and/oradministrativeaction.Cadetmisconductwillbereferredtotheproperchannelsforappropriateaction.
(1)Thefollowingguidanceisprovided:(a)Commandersandleaderswillreinforceaclimatewherecurrentandfuturemem-bersoftheCorpsofCadetsunderstandthatonlinemisconductisinconsistentwitharmy values. (b) Whenusingelectroniccommunicationdevices,Cadetsshouldapply"think,type,post":"think"aboutthemessagebeingcommunicatedandwhocouldpotentiallyviewit;"type"acommunicationthatisconsistentwitharmyvalues;and"post"onlythosemessagesthatdemonstratedignityandrespectforselfandothers.
(c) CadetsexperiencingorwitnessingonlinemisconductshouldpromptlyreportmatterstotheCadetChainofCommand,TacticalOfficer,CompanyAdvisor,oranyLawEnforcementOfficer.
10.5 PERSONNEL MANAGEMENTa. PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY:Commandersandleadersmustatalltimesbefamiliarwithassignedpersonnelandtheofficialstatusofeach.Asaminimum,eachCadetintheChainofCommandwillknowunitassignedstrength,thenumberofCadetsofficiallyexcused,andthenumberabsentwithoutauthority.DelinquencyreportswillbesubmittedtotheAssistantCommandantorStaffDutyOfficerimmediatelyfollowingeachmandatoryformationforeachindividualabsentwithoutauthority.
b. PERSONNEL EVALUATION PERFORMANCE REPORT (PEPR): EachCadetwillbeevaluatedandcounseledbyhis//herimmediatesupervisorinthechainofcommandeachsemester.Neartheendofthesemester,eachCadetwillbeevaluatedusingthePersonnelEvaluationPerformanceReport(PEPR).TheevaluationoftheratedCadetshouldbebasedonmeritandperformance,notpersonalfavoritism.ThesupervisorwillpersonallycounseltheratedCadet,withbothindividualsreviewingtheevaluation.Attheendofthecounselingsession,bothCadetswillsignanddatetheformanditisthenforwardedtothesupervisor’srater.AnychangeofraterduringthesemesterwarrantsaDA4856iftheratedCadethasbeenunderthesupervisionoftheraterforatleast30days.Recommendedratingschemeswillbepublished.
c. REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL ACTION: Requestsforpromotion,reduction,orreassignmentmaybesubmittedbycommandersorindividualCadetsthroughtheChainofCommandtotheAssistantCommandant’sOffice.Thechainofcommandwillrecommendapprovalordisapprovalpriortoforwardingtoapprovingauthority.NorequestforpromotionorreductionisfactuntilapprovedbytheAssistantCommandant.Cadetswillnotputon,takeoff,purchase,orchangerankuntilpaperworkhasbeenapprovedandtheCadetcommanderhasreceivedasignedcopy.
d. CHANGE IN CADET STATUS:EachCadetisresponsibleforcompletingandupdatingalocatorcardmaintainedintheAssistantCommandant’sOffice.Additionally,anychangeinhomeaddress,hometelephonenumber,ormaritalstatuswillbereportedtotheRegistrar.
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e. EMPLOYMENT: Cadetswhoholdajob(oncampusoroff)areexpectedtonotifyemployersoftherequirementtoattendcertainCorpsactivities.AllCadetswillfilloutanEmploymentFormintheAssistantCommandant’sOfficepriortobeginningemployment;boththeAssistantCommandantandemployerarerequiredtosigntheform.Employmentisnotauthorizationtomissanyscheduledduty,punishment,ormandatoryeventsuchasdrill,parades,Quarters,TAPS,etc.SpecialLeave,approvedinadvancebytheAssistantCommandant,isrequiredtomissanyactivity.CommandersmaynotauthorizeCadetstomissscheduledduties,punishment,orformationsinordertogotowork.Accountabilityforalleventswillbetaken.
f. PERSONNEL ACTIONS - COUNSELING AND REDUCTIONS:a.Consistentwithsoundleadershipandpersonnelmanagementprinciples,noCadetofficerornoncommissionedofficerwillberecommendedforreductioninrankand/orremovalfromapositionofresponsibilityforinadequateperformanceuntiltheCadetcommanderproposingsuchactionfirstassureshimselfthathissubordinate:
(1) Understandsthejobrequirementsofhispositionandtheperformancestandardsexpectedofhim(initialcounseling).
(2) Understandswhyhisperformancehasbeenunsatisfactory(performancecounseling).
(3) Has,afterguidanceandcounseling,beengivenareasonablelengthoftimetodemonstratehisabilityanddesiretoappreciablyimprovehisperformance.
b. WhenaCadetcommanderisdissatisfiedwiththeperformanceofasubordinate,thecommandermustimmediatelyinstructandcounselthesubordinateonspecificdeficienciesnotedandstandardsdesired.If,afterareasonableperiodoftimefollowingthisinstruction,thesubordinate’sperformanceisstillunacceptable,thesuperiorwillproceedasfollows:
(1)Initiateaformalcounselingform(DAForm4856GeneralCounselingForm)andforwarditthroughtheChainofCommandtohisrating,endorsing,andreviewingofficers,theTacticalOfficer,andtheAssistantCommandantorhisdesignatedrepresentative.CompanyadvisorsareavailableandshouldbeconsultedforinformalcounselingofCadets.
(2)Subsequenttotheexecutionofthecounselingform,thesubjectCadet’sperformancewillbeobservedaminimumoftwoweeksbeforefurtheractionistaken.
(3) If,aftertwoweeks,theobservedperformanceisacceptable,nofurtheractionisrequired.However,iftheperformancetrendremainsunacceptable,arecommendationforreductionwillbeinitiatedonthestandardformprovidedforthispurpose.Thisformwithcopiesofallsupportingdocuments(i.e.counseling)willbeprocessedthroughtheChainofCommandtotheAssistantCommandant.
c. Ininstancesofgrossmisconduct,aCommandermayrequestreductioningradeaspartoftherecommendationofsanctions.
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10.6 MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIONa. DUTY ROSTERS:(1) Appropriateformswillbeusedtoassignindividualrecurringadditionaldutiesatalllevels.ThedesignatedCadetisresponsibleforperformingtheassignedduty.SubstitutionispermittedbutthedesignatedCadetmaintainstheassignedresponsibility.Dutyrosterswillbesubjecttoinspectionatalltimes.
(2)Cadetswillbedesignatedtorepresentcommandersatalllevelsduringnon-dutyhours.DesignatedCadetswillbecomefamiliarwithdutyinstructionsandreportconfirmationtotheofficialindicatedbelowasscheduled. (3)CadetswhoearnCommander’sPayareeligibletoperformduty.
b. DUTY POLICY: DutyassignmentsforStaffDutyOfficerandCorpsMessengerwillbemadebytheBrigadeS1fortheBrigadeCommander.DutywillbeassignedforeverydayoftheschoolyearthattheCorpsisinresidence.
(1) Weekday duty:(a)PersonnelassignedtoweekdaySDOdutywillreporttotheTacticalOfficerlocatedinGaillardHallpunctuallyat1545unlessotherwisepublished.(b)IfascheduledclasswillmaketheCadetlateforduty,notifytheAssistantCommandant’sOfficeinadvanceandfindareplacementforthattime.(c) UniformfordutywillbetheMilitaryUniformoftheDay.Thewearofcivilianclothesisnotauthorizedwhenperformingofficialduty.
(2) Weekend duty:(a) PersonnelassignedtoweekenddutywillreporttotheStaffDutyOfficeinGaillardHallpunctuallyat0800unlessotherwisepublished.(b)WeekdaysonwhichthereisnoclassbuttheCorpsisinresidence(i.e.MemorialDay,MartinLutherKingDay,etc.,snowdays)areconsideredweekendSDOdutydayswithareporttimeof0800.(c) UniformfordutywillbetheMilitaryUniformoftheDay.
(3) Staff Duty Officer (BDE and BN):(a) Thispositionwillbefilledbyanacademicjuniororseniorwiththerankofc/SFCorabove.(b)ThispositionisassignedbytheBrigadeS1.
(4) Brigade Messenger:(a) DutyCompanyisresponsibleforfillingthisposition.ThispositionwillbefilledbyanyCadetwiththerankc/RCTthroughc/CPL.(b)ThisindividualisassigneddutybytheFirstSergeantoftheDutyCompany.
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(5) Weekly Duty Roster Distribution:IfdirectedbytheS1,twoweeksbeforethedutyweek,adutyrosterwillbedistributedasfollows:5-BrigadeStaff5-eaBattalionStaff5-eaCompany1-CommandantofCadets1-AsstCommandantAdministrativeAssistant1-BulletinBoard,MLC1-S1file1-SDOOffice
(6) Non-performance of Assigned Duty:(a) CadetsatUniversityofNorthGeorgiaareexpectedtoacceptresponsibility.IfaCadetisassigneddutyandcannotperformtheduty,thefollowingchoicesareacceptable:
(7) Replacements:Mustmeeteligibilityrequirementsforthedutyposition.MustsigninwiththeTacticalOfficeracknowledgingduty.Ifreplacementdoesnotsigninforduty,thepersonoriginallyassignedisresponsible.
(8) Switching Duty Dates:TwoCadetsmayswitchdutydates,butitmustbeforthesameduty.Ifthepersonwhoswitchesdutydatesdoesnotshowup,thepersonoriginallyassignedisresponsible.PersonnelmustinformtheTacticalOfficerofthenewdateofduty.
(a) IfaCadetisunabletoperformdutyduetoanemergency,theCadetshouldprocessanEmergencyLeaveformwiththeUnitCommanderandtheTacticalOfficer.TheCadetassignedthedutyshouldmakeeveryefforttofindareplacement.Ifareplacementisnotlocated,theunitcommanderofthepersonassigneddutyisresponsibleforappointingareplacement.
(b) Non-performanceorextremetardinesswithoutapprovedleavewillresultinadelinquencyreportforNeglectofDuty.NoQuestionsAsked.ThenextpersonintheChainofCommandoftheCadetwhomisseddutywillreceiveadelinquencyreportforInefficientorImproperPerformanceinaSupervisoryPosition.ThispersonwillalsoberesponsibleforpullingthedutyuntiltheassignedCadetislocated.FailuretofulfilltheseresponsibilitieswillresultinadelinquencyreportforDisobedienceofOrders.
(9) Excused Activities:(a) PersonnelwithReserveForcesTraining(i.e.GuardorUSARDrill)mustnotifytheBrigadeS1nolaterthanTWOWEEKSINADVANCEandcoordinateforareplacement.Unitcommandersareultimatelyresponsibleforfindingareplacement.
(b) PersonnelwhoaremembersofNCAAteams(i.e.Baseball,Basketball,Rifle,Soccer)mustnotifytheBrigadeS1nolaterthanTWOWEEKSINADVANCEandcoordinateforareplacement.Unitcommandersareultimatelyresponsibleforfindinga replacement.
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(c)Commandersofco-curricularorganizationsmayrequesttoexcusepersonnelonFTXWeekendsonly.PRIORCOORDINATIONFORTHESEACTIVITIESSHOULDBEMADEWITHTHES1INORDERTOAVOIDCONFLICTS.Pre-CampCadetswillattend all mandatory training.
(d) PersonnelwhoadvisetheS1(withinthepropertimeframe)ofexcusedactivitieswillbescheduledfortheappropriatedutyatalaterdate.TheS1willmakeareasonableefforttode-conflicttherosterpriortopublication.
(10) CQ DUTY: CQdutywillbeassignedtoaCadetwhohassuccessfullycompletedNCOAandwhoisnoteligibleforSDO.CQdutyisassignedbyrosterundertheauthorityoftheCadetFirstSergeant.DutyisrequiredeachnightQuartersisobserved(andothertimesasdirected)from1900-0005hours.CQsmaynotsplittheirdutieswithotherpersonnel.
(11) FLAG DETAIL: Eachdutyday,theBrigadeS1willdesignatefromtheDutyCompanyasquadforflagdetail.FlagdetailwillbegradedbytheStaffDutyOfficer,andtheresultswillapplytowardHonorCompany.
(12) UNIT ROSTERS: EachunitwillsubmittotheAssistantCommandant’sOfficeanalphabetical(ABC)roster,anorganizational(TOE)roster,andafloorplaneachsemesterinaccordancewithpublishedinstructionsandchangeswithin24hoursofoccurrence.Rosterswillbeinlastname,firstname,middleinitialformat.
(13) REPORTS AND REPORTING:(1) REPORTS: Officialreportsaremattersofhonorandefficiency.ReportsmadebyCadetsinconnectionwithofficialperformanceeitherorallyorinwritingareacceptedasfact(ortothebestknowledgeorbeliefoftheCadetreporting)bythepersonreceivingthereport.(2) REPORTING: ACadetorderedtoreportinpersontoanofficialoftheUniversitywilldosoattheappointedtime.Shouldcircumstancespreventhisreportingattheestablishedtime,hewillnotifytheofficialbeforethetimeoftheappointment.Athisearliestopportunity,theCadetwillreportandexplainthecircumstances.(14) CLEARANCE/WITHDRAWALS:CadetswhodecidetowithdrawfromtheUniversityattheendoftheschoolyear,upongraduation,oratothertimesmayobtainclearanceformsfromtheAssistantCommandant’sOffice,alongwithspecificinstructions required to complete clearance procedures. CadetssubmittingarequesttowithdrawfromtheUniversityatanytimeduringtheschoolyearwillbeinterviewedbytheAssistantCommandantpriortobeingprocessedforwithdrawal.NoCadetwillbeauthorizedtoturninuniformsorequipment,clearhisResidenceHallroom,and/ordepartthecampusuntiltheinterviewshavebeencompleted.
(15) TRANSFER/TRANSITION: CadetswhorequesttransferofcredittootherinstitutionsorotherUNGcampusesaskingtheUniversitytocertifythattheyhavesuccessfullycompletedaportionoftheprogramatthisInstitution.Successfulcompletionincludesfulfillmentofpunishmentandfinancialobligations.Exceptionswillbenotedonclearanceforms.
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(16) GEORGIA ROTC GRANT:(a) EligibilityandrequirementsfortheGeorgiaROTCGrantinclude:
(1) ThestudentmustbealegalresidentofGeorgia.(2) ThestudentmustbeenrolledatUniversityofNorthGeorgiaforaminimumoftwelvesemesterhours(full-timestudent).(3) ThestudentmustbeenrolledinandfullyparticipateintheROTCprogram.(4)CriteriaforreceivingtheGeorgiaROTCGrantinclude.SeePolicyLetter#5forfurtherinformation. (17) LIGHT DUTY SLIP (PROFILE): WhenaCadetisplacedonlightdutybyUniversitymedicalauthorities,heisissuedalightdutyslipspecifyingconditionsoflightduty.Onecopywillbepostedoutsidetheroom,andonecopywillbekeptinthepossessionoftheCadet.Lightdutywillbestrictlyobserved.
10.7 FIRE AND SAFETY REGULATIONSa. ALARM: ACadetwhodiscoversafireanywhereinornearacampusbuildingwilltakethefollowingaction:
(1) Soundthealarmforalloccupantsofthebuilding.(2) Gotothenearesttelephoneanddial911.Say“ThisisCadet(name)ofUniversityofNorthGeorgia.Iamreportingafire”and(givelocationoffireclearly).(3)NotifytheAssistantCommandant’sOfficeasquicklyaspossible.
b. ACTION AT THE ASSISTANT COMMANDANT’S OFFICE:TheAssistantCommandantortheCadetondutywillimmediatelytakethe followingaction:
(1)EnsurethatthePublicSafetyOfficehasbeennotified.(2)NotifytheUNGCabinetbyfastestavailablemeans.
c. FIRE DRILL IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS:Whenafiredrillissounded,allCadetswillproceedimmediately,utilizingpublishedroutes,todesignatedassemblyareasoutsidetheResidenceHallsandformasforReveille.TheUnitGuidonwillquicklyposthimselfsothattheareamaybeeasilyidentified.TheUnitFirstSergeantwillquicklyobtainaccountability.HewillhaveinhispossessionacurrentfloorplanandABCRoster.HewillreportabsencesbynametotheUnitCommander.UnitCommanderwillreportnamestoAssistantCommandant,TacticalOfficer,PublicSafetyorotherofficialsonsite.
d. FIRE PREVENTION:(1) AfiredrillwillbeconductedoncepersemesterbytheBrigadeCommanderaftercoordinatingwiththeAssistantCommandant,thePublicSafetyDirector,andtheVicePresidentforStudentAffairs.(2) Allelectricalappliancesmustbemaintainedinasafeoperablecondition.Noelectricalfixturesorwiringwillbealteredortamperedwithinanyway.(3)Smokingisnotpermittedoncampus.
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(4) CommanderswillassignoneCadetpercompanytoserveasFireMarshall.FireMarshallswillmakemonthlyfirepreventionandsafetyinspectionsandassistthechainofcommandinmonitoringcompliancewithpublishedUNGfireregulations.
e. FIRE SAFETY: Thefollowingareprohibited:(1) Tamperingwithfiresafety/fightingequipment.(ie.Smokedetectors,fireextinguishers,sprinklerheads,etc.)(2) StorageofflammablematerialinResidenceHalls.(3)Possessionoruseofincendiarydevicesoncampus.(4)Falsefirealarms.(5)SmokingintheResidenceHalls.(6)Possessionofanyitemthatproducessmoke,toxicorflammablefumes,orflame(pocketlightersareacceptable)
f. REPORTING: AllCadetsareresponsibleforreportingasituationthatconstitutesasafetyhazardtotheappropriateauthority.CadetCommanderswillconductperiodicsafetyinspectionsoftheirentireareas.
10.8 SECURITYCadetsareresponsibleforsafeguardingtheirpersonalproperty.Thelockedfootlockerwillbeusedtosecurevaluables.KEEP ALL DOORS LOCKED!
10.9 UNIT PROGRAM POLICYTheResidenceHallfeeisamandatoryfeecollectedfromeachresidentstudentatthebeginningofeachsemester.Thepurposeofthisfeeistoprovideforrecreationalandeducationalprogramsforresidents(MoraleSupport).Thesefundsarenotforgifts,forpersonalclothingitems(suchasunitT-shirts),orotheritemsofthisnature.Nofundswillbecommittedinadvanceofwrittenapprovalasoutlinedbelow. Procedures for approval are:a.TheCommanderwillobtainanapplicationformfromtheCommandant’sOffice.b.TheformwillbefilledoutcompletelyandbroughttotheCommandantforreviewandapprovalNLTtwoweekspriortoactivityrequested.c. TheCommandantwillreviewallrequeststodetermineeligibilityforfunds.Iftherequestisapproved,theCommandantwillsigntherequestform,retainonecopyforrecords,andforwardtheoriginal.d.TheCommanderwillreporttotheCommandanttodetermineiftherequestisapprovedandmakeallarrangementsfortheprocurementoffunds.TheCommanderorhisrepresentativewillprovidereceiptsarerequiredforreimbursement.
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10.10 HONOR COMPANY COMPETITIONTheHonorCompanycompetitionwillbeheldduringfallandspringsemesters.Companystandingswillbeannouncedateithertheendofthecurrentorthestartofthenewsemester,andprivilegesduewillbetakenduringthesemesterfollowingtheoneofcompetition.Selectionisbasedonperformanceinthefollowingareas:
a. MILITARY TRAINING:Thisportionofthecompetitionisbasedonperformanceinreviewsandceremonies,CIP,MSgrades,unitAPFTaverages,freshman/NCOofthemonthcompetitions,flagdetailperformance,etc.Someeventsvaryfromonesemestertothenext.Majoreventsmaybeweightedmorethanminorevents.
b. COMPANY ADMINISTRATION:ThisportionofthecompetitionwillbeconductedunderthesupervisionoftheAssistantCommandantofCadetsandisbasedonperformanceinthefollowingareas:
(1) UnitInspections-averagesemesterscoreofinspectionsconductedunderdailyinspectionstandardsbyaTacticalOfficerorCadetCadre.(2)UnitAdministration-overalleffectivenessandefficiencyofcompanyadministrationtoincludecompliancewithadministrativeinstructions(i.e.unitrosters,floorplans,PTscores,etc.),bulletinboardupdates,andadministrationofunitprograms.(3)EndofSemesterclearance-finalinspectionbyTacticalOfficer.
c. ACADEMICS: Thisportionofthecompetitionwillbebasedonaunitaverageofsemester grade point average.
d. INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS: ThisportionofthecompetitionisconductedunderthesupervisionoftheRecSportsDepartment.CompanieswillbeevaluatedeachsemesterforHonorCompanypointsaccordingtotheirparticipationandsuccessintheathleticprogramofferedinthegivensemester.
e. RATING SYSTEM: Normally,sectionsa,b,andcareweightedthesamewithsectiondweightedless.TheCommandantofCadetshasoverallauthorityandresponsibilityforHonorCompanycompetitionandmaychangeeventsconsidered,weightsofeventsorsections,andresolveanytiesinthecompetition. 10.11 ROOM RESERVATION AND ROOM DEPOSIT POLICYInordertomanagedormitoryspace,UniversityofNorthGeorgiautilizesaroomreser-vation/contractsystemandrequireseachresidentstudenttomaintainanactiveroomdeposit.ThisroomdepositispayableuponacceptanceatUniversityofNorthGeorgiaand,iscarriedforwardtoreservearoomeachsemesteruntilthestudentofficiallyleavesresidentstatusforanyreason(graduation,withdrawal,commuterstatus).Whenastudentleavesresidentstatus,theroomisinspectedandthedepositisimmediatelyprocessedforrefundorforfeit.Thedepositisrefundableifthestudentcancelstheroomcontractinwritingbythepublisheddeadlineandfollowscorrectclearanceprocedures.Thedepositisforfeitedifthestudenthasnotcanceledtheroomcontractorincaseswhentheroomisdamaged,whenclearanceproceduresarenotfollowed,andcertainothercases.DetailsanddeadlinesarepublishedbytheOfficeoftheAssistantCommandantandeachCadetisresponsibleforbeingfamiliarwiththisinformation.TheUniversityroomdepositpolicyisadministeredformilitarystudentsbytheAssistantCommandant’sOffice.
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10.12 APFT PROCEDURESThepurposeofthispolicyistosettheproceduresforadministeringthePRTProgram.RefertoFM21-20,AR350-15,AR600-9,DAForm705.Theprogramisdesignedtochallengetheunit’sabilitytoworktogetherasateamtoachieveastandardofexcellence.Eachmemberinthecompanyshouldstrivetoachievethisunitgoalofphysicalfitnessexcellence.TheProfessorofMilitaryScienceisresponsiblefortheoverallPhysicalFitnessProgramfortheCorpsofCadets.
a. RESPONSIBILITIES:(1)CompanyAdvisorswillattendeachtestandsuperviseandenforcestandardsduring testing.(2) CompanyCommanderswill:(a)Developariskassessmentfortheeventandsubmitittothecompanyadvisorforapproval one day in advance.(b) PresentacurrentalpharosterwithwrittenstatusofeachpersonnotbeingtestedtothecompanyadvisorforvalidationonedaypriortotheAPFT.(c) PresentvalidatedalpharostertothetestOICpriortotheAPFT.(d) CoordinatewithcompaniestogetNCOsforexternalgradersasearlyaspossible.(e) EnsurethatallitemsrequiredforexecutionoftheAPFTarepresent(stopwatches,PTCards(DAForm705),FM21-20,water,medicalaidbag).(f)Ensurethat100%ofthecompanyistested.(g)EnsureAPFTgradersreportscorestotheAssistantCommandant’sOfficeNLT1200hrs.thedayfollowingthetest.Alwayskeepacopyofscoresreported.(h) Provide Graders.(i)ConducttheAPFTIAWFM21-20andAR350-15.(j)EnsurethatallinformationonPTCard(DAForm705)iscorrectandthatallscoresare annotated correctly. b. TESTING PROCEDURES:(1) TheofficialAPFTwillbeadministeredbyMilitaryDepartmentStaffPersonnelaminimumofoncepersemester.(2) TheAPFTwillberunIAWFM21-20andAR350-15.(3)Companyadvisorsaretheapprovingauthorityforanyquestions,actions,ordiscrepanciesduringthetestingperiod.(4)CompanycommanderswillpresentvalidatedalpharosterstothetestOICpriortotheAPFT.(5) GraderswillconducttheAPFTandensureallinformationisannotatedcorrectly.(6)CommanderswillprovidescorestotheMLCOperationsOfficeNLT1200hoursofthedayfollowingthetest.(7)PTCardswillbemaintainedbyMLCOperationsOfficeuntilthenexttest.
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10.13 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES a. STUDENT ILLNESSInanefforttoarrangethemostexpeditiousmedicalassistancepossibleforstudentswhohavesuddenmedicalemergenciesintheResidenceHall,inclass,oratanyactivitiesoncampus,thefollowingprocedureshavebeenestablished:
Ifastudentshouldfaintorbecomeunconsciousorhaveaseriousaccident,nearestresponsiblepersonshould:(1) Call 911(2)Immediatelymakethestudentcomfortable-CallStudentHealthServicesat706-864-1948orPublicSafety706-864-1500ifafterdutyhours.(3)GiveNurse/Medicthenameandlocationofthestudent(4) Notifythechainofcommand(ifCadet)(5)Remainwiththestudentuntilreleased
TheNurse/Medicwill:-AdviseEMTsofpertinentinformation-NotifyPublicSafetyandrequestthatanofficerbesenttothescene-NotifytheAssistantCommandant’sOffice(orNightTac)ifthestudentisaCadet
TheEMTsonarrivalwill:Examinethestudentanddetermineifthestudentshouldbetransportedtothehospital,theInfirmary,thedorm,orbeallowedtoresumeclasses/activities-Transportunconsciousstudentsimmediatelytothehospital
ThePublicSafetyOfficerwill:-ProceedimmediatelytothesceneTransportstudentstoInfirmaryordormifrequestedbyEMTs-NotifytheNurseondutyoffinaldispositionofstudentunit’sabilitytoworktogetherasateamtoachieveastandardofexcellence.Eachmemberinthecompanyshouldstrivetoachievethisunitgoalofphysicalfitnessexcellence.
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Class I
Abbreviation Description Maximum PunishmentA Assault 5.03
ATD Attempt to deceive 8.02
C Cheating 1.01
CTTPOGOAD Conducttotheprejudiceofgoodorder and discipline
5.01, 5.02
DADOC Drunkanddisorderlyoncampus 2.04
DC Disorderly conduct 5.01–5.05
DFS DisrespecttoFacultyandStaff 5.10
DFTHASTR Deliberatelyfailingtoheada summons to report to an administrativeofficialorfacultymember
5.09
F Fraud 8.01–8.05
G Gambling 18.00
H Hazing 12.0
L Lying 8.02
OC Obsceneconduct 5.0
P Plagiarism
POUOEOP Possessionoruseofexplosiveorpyrotechnicsonuniversityproperty
9.0, 10.05
POUODP Possessionoruseofdrugpara-phernaliaoncampus
6.03
POUOF Possessionoruseoffirearmson campus
11.0
PTIOCOABOC Possession,trafficin,orcon-sumptionofalcoholicbeverageson campus
2.01–2.04
PTIOUOID Possession,trafficin,oruseofdrugs on campus
6.01, 6.02
RIORAR Repeatedinfractionofrulesandregulationwhichcumulativelyin-dicateanunwillingnessorinabil-itytoconformtotheUniversityofNorthGeorgiaprogram
24.00
S Stealing(Wrongfulappropriationoffederal,state,orpersonalproperty)
15.00
TOOIOLA Trespassingonorinoff-limitsarea
17.0
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Class IAbbreviation Description Maximum PunishmentTWFFE Tamperingwithfirefighting
equipmentorsettingofffalsefirealarm
10.01
UTIOIDOC Undertheinfluenceofillegaldrugs on campus
6.03
UTOC Useoftobaccooncampus 7.01
V Vandalism(willfullydestroy-ingfederal,state,orprivateproperty)
3.00
VOASCL Violationofastatecriminallaw 25.00
VOFR Violationoffireregulations 10.00
VOSMP ViolationofSexualMisconductPolicy
5.11
Class IIAbbreviation Description Maximum PunishmentACNP Absencecardnotposted 1 demeritAFASD Absentfromassigned
supervisory duty20demerits,1weekroomarrest,1weekcampusrestriction
AFRHBTAR Absentfromresidencehallbetweentapsandreveille
20demerits,1weekcam-pus restriction
AFRFOE Absentfromrequiredformationorevent
10demerits,1weekcam-pus restriction
AIWOE Altering issued weapons or equipment
20demerits,1weekroomarrest,1weekcampusrestriction
AOP Abuseofprivilege 40demerits,2weeksroomarrest,2weekscampus restriction
BDOOPIB Bringingdogsorotherpets into Residence Hall
15demerits,1weekroomarrest,1weekcampusrestriction
BFBR Breakingformation 2 demeritsBITRNT Baggage(orboxes)in
trunkroomnottagged4 demerits
BNIGO Residence Hall not in good order
8demerits,1weekcam-pus restriction
BNROC Bicycle not registered on campus
6 demerits
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Class IIAbbreviation Description Maximum PunishmentCGPIU CarryingGreekparapher-
naliainuniform20demerits,1weekroomarrest,1weekcampusrestriction
CLDTNPP Careless loss, destruction ordamagetonon-person-al property
20demerits,1weekroomarrest,1weekcampusrestriction
CRWA Changingrooms 8 demeritsCUAC Conductunbecominga
Cadet40demerits,2weeksroomarrest,2weekscampus restriction
DAF Desertingaformation 10demerits,1weekcam-pus restriction
DATODCTQ Disturbanceaftertapsorduring call to quarters
20demerits,1weekcam-pus restriction
DB Dirty Brass 1 demeritsDIBPTCTQ DisturbanceinResi-
dence Hall prior to call to Quarters
4 demerits
DTCC Disrespect to colors (careless)
6 demerits
DOO Disobedienceoforders 40demerits,2weeksroomarrest,2weekscampus restriction
DTCI Disrespecttocolors(in-tentional)
20demerits,1weekroomarrest,1weekcampusrestriction
EACRWOA EnteringaCadet’sroomwithoutauthority
20demerits,1weekcam-pus restriction
FTAWP Failuretoassembleweap-on properly
6 demerits
FTCTWTAT Failuretocompletetourswithinallottedtime
40demerits,2weeksroomarrest,2weekscampus restriction
FTCW Failuretocleanweapon 6 demeritsFTCWI Failuretocomplywith
instruction6 demerits
FTCWIAC Failuretocomplywithinstructionaftercorrection
12 demerits
FTPA Failuretopolicearea 6 demerits
FTRCBB Failuretoreadcompanybulletinboard
4 demerits
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Class IIAbbreviation Description Maximum PunishmentFTRAR Failuretoreporttomilitary
personnel as required20demerits,1weekroomarrest,1weekcampusrestriction
FWSOU Fraternizationwithsubor-dinates or underclassmen
40demerits,2weeksroomarrest,2weekscampus restriction
GEA Government equipment abandoned(butrecov-ered)
8demerits,1weekcam-pus restriction.
HIPWIU Hand(s)inpocket(s)whileinuniform
4 demerits
HNIGO Hall not in good order (CompanyCommander)
8demerits,1weekcam-pus restriction
IIR Inattentioninranks 4 demeritsILVOP Improper language, vul-
garity,orprofanity8 demertis
IOA Insolenceorapathy 20demerits,2weeksroomarrest,2weekscampus restriction
IOCR IgnoranceofCadetregu-lations
8demerits,1weekcam-pus restriction
IOIPOAID Inefficientorimproperper-formanceofanindividualduty
6 demerits
IR Improper report 8 demeritsIOIPISP Inefficientorimproper
performanceinsuperviso-ry position
20demerits,1weekcam-pus restriction
ITCOON InsubordinationtoCadetofficerorNCO
40demerits,2weeksroomarrest,2weekscampus restriction
IU Improperuniform 4 demeritsLFOELTFM Late,formationorevent,
lessthanfiveminutes4 demerits
LFOEFTTM Late,formationorevent,fivetotenminutes
8 demerits
LOEOAW Lendingorexchangingofassigned weapons
4 demerits
LODOPT Loafingondetailorpun-ishmenttour
6 demerits
LORAILP Lackofresponsibleactioninleadershipposition
20demerits,2weeksroomarrest,2weekscampus restriction
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Class IIAbbreviation Description Maximum PunishmentNOD Neglectofduty 40demerits,2weeks
roomarrest,2weekscampus restriction
OORAOAT OutofroomafterTaps 10demerits,1weekcam-pus restriction.
OORBOHAOAT OutofroombutonhallafterTaps
4 demerits
OOUWU Outofuniformwhenunauthorized
15demerits,2weekscampus restriction.
PDOAWIU Publicdisplayofaffectionwhileinuniform
20demerits,1weekroomarrest,1weekcampusrestriction
PIAPBP Participation in activities prohibitedbyprofile
20demerits,1weekroomarrest,1weekcampusrestriction
PMA Poor military appearance 8 demeritsPOWP Possessionofweapons
parts(military)20demerits,1weekroomarrest,1weekcampusrestriction
RA RifleAbandoned(butrecovered)
15demerits,1weekroomarrest,1weekcampusrestriction
RDOID Room dirty or in disorder 8 demeritsRNRFI Roomnotreadyfor
inspection8 demerits
RFTR Repeatedfailuretoreport 10demerits,1weekcam-pus restriction.
SIB Sellinginbarracks(notauthorized)
8demerits,1weekcam-pus restriction.
SIOOFAC SigninginoroutforanotherCadetonmilitarypaperworkor documentation
6 demerits
TSPBR Transferringschoolprop-ertybetweenrooms
6 demerits
UAORDOW Unauthorizedarticlesonroom door or wall
4 demerits
UCA Unacceptablecivilianattire
8 demerits
UEAIB Unauthorizedelectricalappliances in residence hall
6 demerits
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Class IIAbbreviation Description Maximum PunishmentUEDWW Unauthorizedelectronic
deviceswhilewalking10 demerits
UGOLAAS Using grass or land-scapedareasasshortcut
10 demerits
UPOPDIR Unauthorizedpostersorpictures displayed in room
6 demerits
UUI Unserviceableuniformitem(worn)
4 demerits
UVAOPOD Unauthorizedvisitoratofficialplaceofduty
6 demerits
UVCRA UnauthorizedvisitingoforbyaCadetonroomarrest
10demerits,1weekcam-pus restriction.
UVDCTQ Unauthorizedvisitingduring call to quarters
8 demerits
UVIB Unauthorizedvisitorsinbarracks
20demerits,1weekroomarrest,1weekcampusrestriction
UVTCLQ Unauthorizedvisittocam-pus living quarters
40demerits,2weeksroomarrest,2weekscampus restriction
VODR Violationofmilitarydisci-plinary restriction
40demerits,2weeksroomarrest,2weekscampus restriction
VOQP ViolationofQuarterspolicy
20demerits,1weekroomarrest,1weekcampusrestriction
VORAOR Violationofroomarrestorrestriction
40demerits,2weeksroomarrest,2weekscampus restriction
VOVP ViolationofVisitationPolicy
20demerits,1weekroomarrest,1weekcampusrestriction
WGLWU WearingGreekletterswhenunauthorized
10 demerits
WHIB Wearinghat(militaryorcivilian)inbuilding
4 demerits
WNNM Weaponnumbernotmemorized
4 demerits
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APPENDIX II Ribbon CriteriaArmy ROTC Ribbons
ROTC Cadet Medal for Heroism- AwardedtoCadetswhodistinguishthemselvesthroughactsofheroismperformedonoroffcampus.
Superior Cadet Decoration Award- Awarded once a year to an MS I, II, III, and IV Cadetinthetop25%oftheiracademicclassthatdemonstratesofficerpotential.
SMP Activation Award- AwardedtoaCadetwhoisamemberofanArmyReserveorNationalGuardunitthatisactivatedfor30daysormore.
CTLT Ribbon- AwardedatthebeginningoftheFallSemestertoCadetswhohavesuccessfullycompletedaCadetTroopLeadershipTrainingassignment.
Region Cdr’s Leadership Award- AwardedtoeligibleCadetsattheconclusionoftheLeadershipDevelopmentAssessmentCourse.
Camp Cdr’s Leadership Award-AwardedtoeligibleCadetsattheconclusionoftheLeadershipDevelopmentAssessmentCourse.
Platoon Leadership Award- AwardedtoeligibleCadetsattheconclusionoftheLeadershipDevelopmentAssessmentCourse.
Cadet Recruiting Ribbon- AwardedattheconclusionofeachsemestertoCadetswhohavereferredatleastthreeCadetstotheCadetRecruitingCenter.
Outstanding Recruiting and Retention NCO-AwardedattheconclusionofeachsemestertothemostOutstandingRecruitingandRetentionNCOasDeterminedbytheBrigadeS-5andCadetRecruitingCenter.
Dean’s List Award- AwardedtoCadetswhohaveasemesterGPAof3.50-4.00attheendofeachacademicsemester.
Cadet Honors Award- AwardedtoCadetswhohaveasemesterGPAof3.20-3.49attheendofeachacademicsemester.
Cadet Scholar Award-AwardedtoCadetswhohaveasemesterGPAof2.90-3.19attheendofeachacademicsemester.
Most Improved Grades- AwardedonceayeartotheCadetwhoshowsthemostimprovementbetweentheirFallandSpringSemesterGPA.
ROTC Honors -AwardedtoCadetswhohaveasemesterGPAof4.00inMilitaryScienceattheendofeachacademicsemester.
Sustained 4.0 GPA Award- AwardedtoCadetswhohaveearneda4.0GPAtwosemesters in a row.
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Platinum Medal Athlete- AwardedeachsemestertoCadetswhohavescoreda300ontheAPFT.Gold Medal Athlete-AwardedeachsemestertoCadetswhohavescoreda290-299ontheAPFT.
Silver Medal Athlete- AwardedeachsemestertoCadetswhohavescoreda280-289ontheAPFT.
Bronze Medal Athlete-AwardedeachsemestertoCadetswhohavescoreda270-279ontheAPFT.
Most Improved PT Award- AwardedonceayeartotheCadetwhoshowsthemostimprovementbetweentheirFallandSpringSemesterAPFT.
350 and Above APFT Ribbon- AwardedeachsemestertoCadetswhohavescored350ormorepointsontheAPFT.
Brigade Drill Competition- AwardedtoCadetswhoareactivemembersoftheDrillTeamduringthetimeinwhichtheteamtakesfirstplaceinaBrigadeDrillCompetition.
Battalion Drill Competition- AwardedtoCadetswhoareactivemembersoftheDrillTeamduringthetimeinwhichtheteamtakesfirstplaceinaBattalionDrillCompeti-tion.
Advanced Camp Graduate-AwardedatthebeginningofthefallsemestertoCadetswhoaregraduatesoftheLeadershipDevelopmentAssessmentCourse.
Brigade Ranger Challenge Winner-AwardedtoCadetswhoareactivemembersoftheRangerChallengeTeamduringthetimeinwhichtheteamtakesfirstplaceinabrigadecompetition.
Ranger Challenge Team Member-AwardedattheconclusionofeachsemestertoCadetswhoareactivemembersoftheRangerChallengeTeam.
SGT York Award-AwardedattheendofeachyeartotheCadetthatdoesthemosttosupporttheROTCprogram.
Drill Team-AwardedattheconclusionofeachsemestertoCadetswhoareactivemembersoftheDrillTeam.
Color Guard-AwardedattheconclusionofeachsemestertocCdetswhoareactivemembersoftheColorGuard.
One-Shot-One Kill Award- AwardedatthebeginningoftheFallSemestertoCadetswhoshoot40/40attheLeader’sTrainingCourseorLeadershipDevelopmentAssess-ment Course.
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Specialty Schools Ribbon- AwardedatthebeginningoftheFallSemestertoany CadetwhohassuccessfullycompletedtwospecialtyschoolsthroughtheNorthGeor-gia ROTC program.
Leader’s Training Course Graduate- AwardedtoCadetswhoaregraduatesoftheLeader’sTrainingCourse.
Good Conduct Award-AwardedattheendofeachsemestertoCadetswithnodisci-plinaryactionsagainstthem.
Pre-Camp Completion Award- AwardedonceayeartoCadetswhohavesuccess-fullycompletedthePre-Campprogram.
Intramural Athlete Award- AwardedattheconclusionofeachsemestertoCadetswhoparticipatedinintramurals.
Civil Leadership Award-AwardedattheconclusionofeachsemestertoCadetswhoparticipatedasrepresentativesinSGA,SAB,oranyotherstudentcouncils.
FTX Excellence- AwardedforexceptionalperformanceduringtheBrigadeorPre-campFieldTrainingExercises.
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Corps of Cadets Ribbons
CorpsofCadetsMeritoriousServiceMedal-AwardedatanytimebytheCadetBrigadeCommandertoanyCadetforexceptionallymeritoriousservicewhiledemonstratingbothprofessionalismandstrongdedicationtoduty.ActionsmustbeinkeepingwiththefinesttraditionsofCadetserviceandreflectgreatcreditupontheCorpsofCadets.
Corps of Cadets Commendation Medal- AwardedatanytimebyCadetLieutenantColonelsandabovetoanyCadetforactionsdemonstratingoutstandingperformanceandservicetotheCorpsofCadets.
Commandant’s Eagle Leadership Award-AwardedonceayeartoaCadetineachMSlevelthatdemonstratesthehighestaptitudeforleadershipwithintheCorpsofCadets.
Outstanding Staff Officer- AwardedonceayeartoanMSIVStaffOfficerdisplayingthebestqualitiesofstaffskillsintheCorpsofCadets.
Outstanding Company Commander- Awarded once a year to an MS IV Company CommanderdisplayingthebestleadershiptraitsoutofallCompanyCommandersintheCorpsofCadets
Outstanding Pre-Camp Tactical Officer- Awarded once a year to an MS IV Tactical OfficerwhoisthebesttrainerintheirdedicationanddevotiontowardspreparingCadets to attend LDAC
Outstanding Platoon Leader-AwardedonceayeartothePlatoonLeaderdisplayingthebestleadershipqualitiesintheirbattalion.
Outstanding First Sergeant- AwardedonceayeartotheFirstSergeantwhoembodiestheskillsanddrivenecessarytoefficientlyleadtheircompanythroughasuccessfulsemester.
Outstanding Academic NCO- AwardedonceayeartotheAcademicNCOthatdedicatesthemosttowardsimprovingtheircompany’sacademicperformance.
Outstanding Chaplain-AwardedonceayeartotheChaplainthatputsforththemosteffortinspreadingGod’swillthroughouttheCorpsofCadets.
Outstanding Platoon Sergeant-AwardedonceayeartothePlatoonSergeantdisplayingthebestleadershipqualitiesintheirbattalion.
Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer-AwardedonceayeartotheCadetNCOdemonstratingexceptionaltraitsandabilitiesconsistentwiththehighestCorpsofCadetsstandardsforNCOs.
Outstanding Squad Leader- AwardedonceayeartotheSquadLeaderdisplayingthebestleadershipqualitiesintheirbattalion.
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Outstanding Aggressor-AwardedonceayeartotheAggressorwhocontinuallydemonstratesthevaluesoftheplatoon,outstandingtacticalknowledge,andatirelessworkethic.
Outstanding Band Member-AwardedonceayeartoanindividualintheGoldenEagleBandwhotakeschargeontheirowninitiative,showsleadershipqualities,andimprovestheirplayingandmarchingskills.
Lamar Pittard-AwardedonceayeartoanindividualintheBlueRidgeRifleswhoissincerelyinterestedin,andmakessignificantcontributionstotheimprovementoftheBlueRidgeRifleDrillTeam.Heorshealsodemonstratesthequalitiesofcharacter,discipline, and esprit de corps.
Outstanding Color Guard-AwardedonceayeartoanindividualintheColorGuardwhoputstheteamonhisorherbackandtakesonmorethanhisorherfairshareofanytask.Thisindividualcarriesouthisorherdutywithoutthirdpartygratitude.TheOutstandingColorGuardmemberiscalm,collected,andreserved;asilentprofessional.Thisindividualisapersonificationof“Duty,Honor,andCountry.”
Outstanding Mountain Order of Colombo- Awarded once a year to an individual in theMountainOrderofColombothatlivesuptothevalues,traditionsandmissionoftheunit.Heorsheexemplifiesleadershipthroughextensiveandproficientknowledgeofmilitarymountaineeringandsmallunittacticswhilemaintaininghighstandardsofphysicalfitnessandleadershipinfluenceintheunit,andintheCorpsofCadets.
Merrill Outstanding Ranger Challenge- Awarded once a year to an individual on theRangerChallengeTeamforunparalleledexcellenceinphysicalfitnessanddrasticelevationofdomainknowledgeandtacticalproficiencies.
Owen Outstanding Shooter Award- Awarded once a year to an outstanding sophomoreorjuniormemberoftheShootingSportsTeam.
NCAA Outstanding Shooter Award-AwardedonceayeartothemostoutstandingCadetshooterontheShootingSportsTeam.Cadetmusthaveaminimum2.0GPA.
National Band- AwardedattheconclusionofeachsemestertoGoldenEagleBandCadetsinaccordancewithGoldenEagleBandSOP.
Honor Company- AwardedtoCadetswhoaremembersoftheHonorCompany.
Scabbard & Blade-AwardedattheconclusionofinductionceremonytoCadetsparticipatinginScabbard&BladeMilitaryHonorSocietyinaccordancewithScabbard&BladeSOP.
Aggressor-AwardedattheconclusionofeachsemestertoCadetsparticipatingintheAggressorsinaccordancewithAggressorSOP.
Golden Eagle Band-AwardedattheconclusionofeachsemestertoCadetsparticipatingintheGoldenEagleBandinaccordancewithGoldenEagleBandSOP.
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Blue Ridge Rifle-AwardedattheconclusionofeachsemestertoCadetsparticipatingintheBlueRidgeRiflesinaccordancewithBlueRidgeRifleSOP.
Mountain Order of Colombo-AwardedattheconclusionofeachsemestertoCadetsparticipatingintheMountainOrderofColomboinaccordancewithMountainOrderofColomboSOP.
NCAA Athlete Ribbon- AwardedattheconclusionofeachsemestertoCadetsparticipatingintheCorpsofCadetsasNCAAathletes.
Patriot Choir-AwardedattheconclusionofeachsemestertoCadetsparticipatinginthePatriotChoirinaccordancewithPatriotChoirSOP.
Academic NCO Ribbon with Lamp of Knowledge-AwardedtoCadetsafterasuccessfulsemesterofserviceasacompanyAcademicNCO.
Sophomore of the Month-Awardedtothetopsophomorefollowingthesophomoreofthemonthcompetition.
Freshman of the Month-Awardedtothetopfreshmanfollowingthefreshmanofthemonthcompetition.
Outstanding Drill Platoon-AwardedduringthespringsemestertotheplatoonwiththehighestscoreduringtheCommandInspectionProgressdrillcompetition.
Outstanding Drill Squad -AwardedduringthefallsemestertothesquadwiththehighestscoreduringtheCommandInspectionProgressdrillcompetition.
Noncommissioned Officer’s Academy- AwardedtoCadetsuponsuccessfulcompletionoftheNoncommissionedOfficer’sAcademyofferedeveryfallandspring.
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APPENDIX III Weapons1. M-16A2TheU.S.Rifle,caliber5.56mm,M-16A2,isagas-operated,magazine-fed,air-cooled,semi-automatic,andautomaticweapon(threeroundburst).ItwasadoptedforusebytheU.S.ArmedForcesin1958.FiringWeight 7.78poundsOverallLength 39.63inchesMax.EffectiveRanges 550meterspoint,800targetMax. Range 3600 metersMax.EffectiveRateofFire(rpm) 12-15(sustained),45(semi-automatic)90(three
roundburst)MuzzleVelocity 3100feetpersecondNomenclature U.S.Rifle,5.56mmM16A2Characteristics 5.56mm,magazine-fed,gas-operated,air-cooled,
shoulder-firedUnitReplacementCost $586
2. M-249TheU.S.LightMachineGun(LMG),previouslydesignatedtheSquadAutomaticWeapon(SAW),caliber5.56mm,M-249,isagas-operated,air-cooled,beltandmagazine-fed,automatic-weaponthatfiresfromtheopenboltposition.ItwasadoptedforusebytheU.S.ArmedForcesin1984.FiringWeight 22poundsOverallLength 40.87inchesMax.EffectiveRanges 600meterspoint,800target,1000suppressionMax. Range 3600 metersMax.EffectiveRateofFire(rpm) 85(sustained),200(rapid),850(cyclic)MuzzleVelocity 3000feetpersecondNomenclature LightMachineGun,5.56mm,M249Characteristics 5.56mm,gas-operated,air-cooled,beltand
magazine-fed,automatic,openboltsystemUnitReplacementCost $4,087
3. M-240BTheU.S.MachineGun(MG),caliber7.62mm,M-240B,isagas-operated,air-cooled,belt-fed,crew-served,automatic-weaponthatfiresfromtheopenboltposition.ItwasadoptedforusebytheU.S.ArmedForcesin1977.FiringWeight 27.6poundsOverallLength 49.7inchesMax.EffectiveRanges 800meterspoint,1800suppressionMax. Range 3725 metersMax.EffectiveRateofFire(rpm) 100(sustained),200(rapid),650-950(cyclic)MuzzleVelocity 2800feetpersecondNomenclature MachineGun,7.62mm,M240Characteristics 7.62mm,gas-operated,air-cooled,belt-fed,
crew-served,automatic,openboltsystemweaponUnitReplacementCost $6,600
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4. M-9A1TheU.S.Semi-AutomaticHandgun,caliber9mm,M-9A1isagas-operated,air-cooled,magazine-fed,semi-automaticpistol.ItwasadoptedforusebytheU.S.ArmedForcesin2006.FiringWeight 2.56poundsOverallLength 8.5inchesMax.EffectiveRanges 50metersMax. Range 100 metersMax.EffectiveRateofFire(rpm) NotAvailableMuzzleVelocity 1250feetpersecondNomenclature Pistol, Semiautomatic, 9mm, M9Characteristics 9mm,gas-operated,air-cooled,magazine-fed,
semi-automaticpistolUnitReplacementCost $263
5. M-2HBTheU.S.HeavyMachineGun(HMG),caliber.50,M-2HBisarecoil-operated,air-cooled,belt-fed,single-shotandautomaticweaponthatisoperatedontheshortrecoilprinciple.ItwasadoptedforusebytheU.S.ArmedForcesin1933.FiringWeight 128.87poundsOverallLength 65.13inchesMax.EffectiveRanges 1500meterspoint,1830targetMax. Range 6764 metersMax.EffectiveRateofFire(rpm) 450-550(cyclic)MuzzleVelocity 3050feetpersecondNomenclature BrowningMachineGun,Caliber.50,M2,HBCharacteristics Caliber.50,recoil-operated,air-cooled,belt-fed,
single-shotandautomaticweaponthatoperatesontheshortrecoilprinciple
UnitReplacementCost $14,002
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