List of Demerits

1. List of Demerits

2. Class A (Punishable by Discharge) Gross disrespect to superior officers Abuse of Authority Illegal collection Destruction of military or school property Assault on a superior officer or personnel under any pretext whatsoever. Cheating during examination Violation of the Honor Code and SOP Class B – Grave Misdemeanor (maximum demerits) Talking to a superior officer in a begrudging/hostile manner Disobeying legal orders from superiors Deliberately telling things known and proved to be falsehood Making boisterous remarks or catcalls/name calls at any person while in ranks or any prescribe formation or at any time Sleeping in the classroom or in any place of instruction while such instruction is being conducted Reporting late in any formation or prescribed place of assembly

3. Class C – Less Grave Misdemeanor Slouching in ranks Walking in uniform without headgear knowingly and unknowingly Wearing the CAT-I Uniform improperly (unbuttoned, unshined metal paraphernalias & shoes; improper haircut (for boys) or not properly groomed hair (for girls): not properly ironed uniform; not properly tucked-in uniform etc Spitting while in ranks Chewing a gum when reporting to an officer; while in ranks; while in classroom instruction Wearing dirty uniform or putting it on slovenly Being found malingering, falling out from ranks without permission, slouching of standing on one leg, sitting while in ranks Class D – minor misdemeanors and omission Being found without nameplate, headgear, or other paraphernalia Being found without hairnet, white handkerchief, having long fingernails and wearing jewellery

4. CODE OF ETHICS I shall always bring honor to the unit, maintain its prestige and its dignity through proper behavior and excellent moral conduct To act for the moral welfare of all and never for the benefit of a few Never to criticize the error of a superior but to see it as a guide in improving my own actuation Never to denounce the deficiency of one subordinate but instead help him overcome his shortcomings Never to spread false humor for the elevation of one’s reputation, for the truth shall be known And always to remember that courtesy and respect are for all; we respect the privilege of a superior but we must have greater respect for a subordinate in his right as an individual and a fellow midshipman/midshipwoman