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The Cadet Discipline System 2014-2015

The Cadet Discipline System 2014-2015. Overview. Blue Book Corrections and Punishments Merits/Demerits Investigations & Boards Appeals Class Absences Positions and Roles. Blue Book. Regulations issued for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets Chapter 1 – General Regulations

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The Cadet Discipline System 2014-2015

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  1. The Cadet Discipline System 2014-2015

  2. Overview • Blue Book • Corrections and Punishments • Merits/Demerits • Investigations & Boards • Appeals • Class Absences • Positions and Roles

  3. Blue Book Regulations issued for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets • Chapter 1 – General Regulations • Hazing, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment • Sexual Violence, Relationships, Alcohol and Drugs • Firearms, Furlough, Parking, Safety • Chapter 2 - Cadet Life • Chain of Command, Academics, Barracks, Duties, • Uniform Policies, Medical, Unauthorized Activities

  4. Blue Book Regulations issued for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets • Chapter 3 – Fourth Class System • Purpose of program, Relationship of UC with 4C • Mentor program, Regulations and Traditions, Training, 4C knowledge, Push-ups, Recognition • Chapter 4 – Dining Hall Procedures • Responsibility, Rules of Dining Hall and Athletic Mess

  5. Blue Book Regulations issued for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets • Chapter 5 – Inspections • Daily Inspection, SMIs, Musters, Health and Welfare • Searches • Chapter 6 – Discipline • Deficiency, Performance Reports (PRs), ERWs • Punishments, Counseling's, Investigations and Boards • Transfers • Annex A – Merits • Annex B – Punishments • Drug Policy

  6. Corrective Actions • Expulsion (Highest) • Dismissal • Suspension • Tours • Confinements • Restrictions • Demerits/Merits • Counseling • Admonition/Reprimand • On-the-Spot Corrections (Lowest)

  7. Merits vs. Demerits • Merits • Recognize outstanding performance or exceptional appearance • Demerits • Recognize deficient performance or appearance • Examples: • OPA (Outstanding Personal Appearance) – 7 Merits • Improperly Shined Shoes – 3 Demerits • No demerits for one week – 2 Merits

  8. Suitability Hearing • The SH is to determine if a referred cadet should be allowed to continue as a cadet, be suspended, or dismissed. • Cadets who exceed their annual allotment of demerits (based on academic class) receive mandatory counseling's and, if required, a Conduct Review Board headed by the TAC and Company Commander. • Annual Allotments: • Seniors—160 Demerits; Juniors—180 Demerits; Sophomores—200 Demerits; Freshman—240 Demerits • SH procedures are in Chapter 11, White Book.

  9. PerformanceReports (PR) “PR” or “White Slip” (CC Form 53) • Report of Improper or outstanding performance • Submitted by faculty, staff, or rank holding cadets • Includes Cadet Privates in official capacities (e.g. Officer of the Guard, duty team members, etc. • Must include: • Name, CWID #, Date of Occurrence, Description of Action, and Signature of Reporting Official • Time for Processing Performance Reports • Written and rendered as soon as possible after the event, but there is no statute of limitations

  10. Performance Reports (PR)

  11. Explanation Required in Writing (ERW) “ERW”—CC Form 54 • Response to a Performance Report • Must be typed [form found on-line] • Chance to set the record straight • Explanation • Extenuation • Mitigation • Due to Regs and Discipline NCO within 24 hours; Through the Chain of Command and TACs to the Commandant’s Office no later than 72 hours after the receipt of the PR. • PRs for which ERWs are not returned may be adjudicated without cadet input after 8 days

  12. CC FORM 54

  13. Punishment Orders “PO” • Printed document listing cadet punishments to include tours, confinements, demerits, and transfers • Listed by Battalion • Distributed Weekly (Tuesdays) • Posted on Company Bulletin Boards by Company Clerks • There are two copies, one with only Citadel Wide ID (CWID) only, to comply with FERPA, to Cadets and a second to staff with names.

  14. How do Cadets Access Information?

  15. How do Cadets Access Information?

  16. How do Cadets Access Information?

  17. Commandant Information System (CIS) • Academic • Major, Cum GPA, Last Term GPA, Hours Earned, etc. • Conduct • Confinements, Tours, Merits/Demerits, including details • Leadership • Must be filled in by Cadet • Physical • Physical Training and Ht/Wt History • Information updated each day at 0630 M-F

  18. Class Absences • Class Attendance is Mandatory • Punishment for Unexcused Class Absences • 1st 5D/10C • 2nd 5D/10C • 3rd 5D/10T • 4th 5D/10T • 5th 5D/10T • 6th 10D/20T • 7th > 10D/20T referred to Academic Review Board • 10th Academic Discharge for following semester • Parents are notified by mail after 5th unexcused absence • Cadets have 7 days to submit excuses to Academic Officer

  19. Class Absences and Guard • Class Attendance is Mandatory • All members of the Guard are directed to attend class when their schedules permit • Members of the Guard will not: • Be absent from scheduled tests or labs • Be excused from submitting assignments on time • No more than four (4) absences per semester due to Guard Duty

  20. Investigations and Boards • Commandant’s Board (Highest) • Formal Board • Battalion TAC, Company TAC, Cadet Captain or above • Company TAC serves as a recorder for board • Class 1 Hearings • Asst Commandant for Discipline • Any Asst Commandant • Mrs Redmond serves as recorder • Suitability Hearing • Asst Commandant for Discipline, Faculty Member, Cadet Captain or above • Mrs Redmond serves as recorder

  21. Appeals • Right to appeal punishment • Appeal Process • Dependent upon approving official • Next Higher Level • Appeal Chain • Assistant Commandant for Discipline • Chief of Staff • Commandant • President • BOV for Expulsions

  22. Appeals • Right to appeal punishment • Appeal Process • Dependent upon approving official • Next Higher Level • Appeal Chain • Assistant Commandant for Discipline • Chief of Staff • Commandant • President • BOV for Expulsions

  23. Positions and Roles • Company Clerks • Post POs and Excessive Demerit Lists on Company Bulletin Board • Regulations and Discipline NCOs • Cadet tasked with handling all PRs and ERWs within each company; Drop Box and Green Book • Company Commanders & Company XO • Work with Company and Battalion Tactical Officers for recommending and adjudicating punishments • Final adjudication: Commandant and Assistant Commandant for Discipline for Class I and II offenses

  24. Questions

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