1 The Cadet Discipline System

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

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

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 7

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. 8

Performance Reports (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 9

Performance Reports (PR) 10

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

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. 13

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 1 st 5D/10C 2 nd 5D/10C 3 rd 5D/10T 4 th 5D/10T 5 th 5D/10T 6 th 10D/20T 7 th >10D/20T referred to Academic Review Board 10 th 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

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