NEW MEXICO
MILITARY INSTITUTE
BLUE BOOK

REGULATIONS FOR THE
CORPS OF CADETS
“ONE CORPS ONE STANDARD”
Academic Year 2008-2009
NMMI CADET HONOR CODE
A cadet will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate
those who do.
--1921, Adopted by unanimous vote of the NMMI Corps of Cadets
DUTY, HONOR AND ACHIEVEMENT
These words epitomize the spirit and goal of the
Corps of Cadets.
A strict idea of duty, a meticulous sense of honor
and a determination to
accomplish the worthwhile should govern cadet life at
the Institute.
Such guideposts make for certain success not only in
the Corps but in civilian life.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1. A serious incident/accident is defined as any
incident involving cadets with indication of
criminal activities, hospitalization or extreme mental anguish.
WHEN IN DOUBT OF THE SERIOUSNESS OF AN INCIDENT – CALL THE CAMPUS
POLICE AT EXT. 8421 OR 910-3450 AND SEND A RUNNER TO TLA
COMMAND
POST, 624-8478, TO GET A MEMBER OF THE
COMMANDANT’S STAFF OR A FACULTY MEMBER.
2. Cadets take the actions below when finding a cadet
suffering a serious injury (risk of life, limb, or
eyesight) on Post:
a. Call the Campus Police at ext. 8421or 910-3450
immediately or 911 if the Police
do
not answer within 10 rings.
b.
Render immediate first aid to the injured individual.
c. Do not move any cadet with a suspected back,
neck or head injury. If the cadet cannot
be
moved,
call
the Infirmary at ext. 8235.
d. Time permitting, have witnesses make a written statement
while details of the incident
are
fresh in their memories.

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
1.00
INTRODUCTION
1.01 Introduction
1.02 Authority
1.03 Purpose
1.04 Scope
1.05 Interpretation
1.06 Compliance
1.07 Cases Not Covered by These Regulations
1.08 Honor System
1.09 Commandant and Corps of Cadets Organization
1.10 Safety, Health, Welfare, and Support of the Corps of Cadets
1.11 Distribution
2.0
OLD CADET/NEW CADET SYSTEM, CORPS ORGANIZATION
AND CADET RANK
2.01 The Old-New Cadet System
2.02 Cadet in “Good Standing” and Special Recognition
Classifications
2.03 Old Cadets
2.04 Yearlings
2.05 New Cadet Training
2.06 General Guidance Concerning Old and New Cadet Relationships
2.07 Customs and Traditions (New Cadets Which Include Recruits at
Training, RATs)
2.08 Recognition of New Cadets
2.09 Organization and Cadet Grade Distribution
3.00
DAILY CORPS
OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES
3.01 Introduction
3.02 Corps Training Schedule and Corps Leadership Activities
3.03 Bugle Calls
3.04 Guard Mount and Guard Detail
3.05 Cadet Accountability
3.06 Daily Conduct in Barracks
3.07 Daily Conduct in the Dining Hall
3.08 Night Study Hall
3.09 Night Study Group
3.10 Chapel and Religious Services
3.11 Academic Weekend/Retreat
3.12 Visitors and Daily Deliveries
3.13 Special Privileges
3.14 Automobiles, Motorcycles and Bicycles
3.15 Cell Phones
3.16 Passes, Permits, and Furloughs
4.00
PERSONAL GROOMING,
UNIFORM GUIDE, AND ROOM STANDARDS AND INSPECTIONS
4.01 Personal Grooming
4.02 Uniform Standards, Inspection and Laundry
4.03 Room Standards and Inspection
5.00
CORPS OF CADETS
DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM
5.01 Introduction
5.02 General Rules of Conduct
5.03 Class Attendance Policy
5.04 Required Conduct and Standards on Post
5.05 Prohibited Conduct and General Consequences
5.06 NMMI Drug and Alcohol Policy
5.07 Handling, Storage, Distribution and Use of Prescription
Medications
5.08 NMMI Tobacco Policy
5.09 Hazing and Bullying
5.10 Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
5.11 Online Activity
5.12 Minor, Major, Serious and Critical Offenses
5.13 Delinquency Reports
5.14 Commendatory Actions and Disciplinary Actions
5.15 Demerits/Merits and Deportment Grades
6.00
CADET COMPLAINT
POLICY
6.01 Purpose
6.02 Confidentiality
6.03 Complaint Level Investigation
6.04 Retaliation Prohibited
6.05 Training
7.00
ADDITIONAL CADET
REFERENCE MATERIAL (LISTED)
7.01 Cadet Required Knowledge and Skill Qualification Book
7.02 Honor Manual
7.03 Policies
7.04 Standard Operating Procedures
7.05 Pamphlets
7.06 NMMI Website
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