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
- 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 THECOMMANDANT’S STAFF OR A FACULTY MEMBER.
- Cadets take the actions below when finding a cadet suffering a serious injury (risk of life, limb, or eyesight) on Post:
- Call the Campus Police at ext. 8421or 910-3450 immediately or 911 if the Police do not answer within rings.
- Render immediate first aid to the injured individual.
- 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.
- Time permitting, have witnesses make a written statement while details of the incident are fresh in their memories.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 Cadets1.11 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 Classifications2.03 Old Cadets
2.04 Yearlings
2.05 New Cadet Training
2.06 General Guidance Concerning Old and New Cadet Relationships2.07 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
6.01 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