CORPS OPERATIONS MANUAL Corps of Cadets Texas A&M Maritime Academy Texas A&M University at Galveston OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT August 28, 2016 Revised: January 28, 2020 www.tamug.edu/corps Corps Operations Manual (Revised: January 28, 2020) 2 The Corps Operations Manual is about who Corps members are and what they are endeavoring to become. It is about the Corps’ mission, vision, priorities, and values. The Corps Operations Manual is at the very heart of the Corps’ disciplined way of life. Its carefully crafted policies, guidelines, standards, and rules are designed to support each Cadet’s academic success, physical and mental well-being, and development as a leader. It includes information relevant to every Cadet, regardless of rank or class, regarding administration, operations, conduct, discipline, honor, scholastics, and Cadet life. The Corps Operations Manual may be amended throughout the academic year via Superintendent’s Statements on Policy, Commandant’s Orders, or memorandum published by the Corps Commander in consultation with the Commandant. The Cadet Instructions Manual is an appendix to the Corps Operations Manual and provides in-depth reference and/or details for specific plans, activities and programs of the Corps. The Charlie Noble is a pocket-size summary of information intended for Fish, but strongly encouraged for use by all Cadets. The above documents are to be used in the instruction and operation of the Corps of Cadets. These documents are in addition to the Texas A&M University at Galveston Student Rules found at www.tamug.edu/studentrules. Corps Operations Manual (Revised: January 28, 2020) 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS RECORD OF REVISIONS ........................................................................................................................ 7 SUPERINTENDENT’S STATEMENTS ON POLICY .......................................................................... 9 CHAPTER 1 – WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE HOLD TO BE IMPORTANT ............................ 10 ARTICLE 101 – MISSION AND PURPOSE STATEMENT ............................................................... 10 ARTICLE 102 – PRIORITIES ............................................................................................................... 10 ARTICLE 103 – CORE VALUES OF THE CORPS OF CADETS ...................................................... 10 ARTICLE 104 – AGGIE CODE OF HONOR ....................................................................................... 11 ARTICLE 105 – CADET OATH ........................................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE 106 – HAZING ..................................................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE 107 – SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, SEXUAL ASSAULT & VIOLENCE............................................................................................................................................. 12 CHAPTER 2 – MEMBERSHIP IN THE CORPS OF CADETS ......................................................... 15 ARTICLE 201 – DEFINITION OF CADET .......................................................................................... 15 ARTICLE 202 – GENERAL MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION .......................................................... 15 ARTICLE 203 – CLASS SYSTEM........................................................................................................ 16 ARTICLE 204 – OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING, VICTOR COMPANY ASSIGNMENT, DAY-CADET18 CHAPTER 3 – ORGANIZATION OF THE CORPS OF CADETS .................................................... 21 ARTICLE 301 – CHAIN OF COMMAND ............................................................................................ 21 ARTICLE 302 – PROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONS AND POSITION DESCRIPTIONS ........... 23 ARTICLE 303 – CADET POSITIONS AND POSITION DESCRIPTIONS ........................................ 24 ARTICLE 304 – CADET KEY SENIOR LEADERSHIP SELECTION ............................................... 31 ARTICLE 305 – SELECTION OF COMPANY COMMANDERS ...................................................... 33 ARTICLE 306 – CADET LEADERSHIP STAFF SELECTION .......................................................... 34 ARTICLE 307 – PREPARING NEWLY SELECTED LEADERS ....................................................... 35 CHAPTER 4 – DAILY SCHEDULE OF THE CORPS OF CADETS ................................................ 36 ARTICLE 401 – DAILY SCHEDULE .................................................................................................. 36 ARTICLE 402 – QUIET HOURS .......................................................................................................... 37 ARTICLE 403 – ACADEMIC DAY ...................................................................................................... 37 ARTICLE 404 – CALL-TO-QUARTERS (CQ) .................................................................................... 38 ARTICLE 405 – CORPS ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................. 43 ARTICLE 406 – COMPANY MEETINGS ............................................................................................ 43 ARTICLE 407 – CADET CURFEW ...................................................................................................... 43 CHAPTER 5 – SCHOLASTICS .............................................................................................................. 44 ARTICLE 501 – COMMANDANT’S INTENT .................................................................................... 44 ARTICLE 502 – KEYS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR CADETS .................................................. 44 ARTICLE 503 – CLASS ATTENDANCE ............................................................................................ 45 ARTICLE 504 – UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC STANDARDS .............................................................. 45 ARTICLE 505 – ACADEMIC SUSPENSION ...................................................................................... 45 ARTICLE 506 – ACADEMIC INSPECTIONS ..................................................................................... 46 ARTICLE 507 – ACADEMIC AWARDS ............................................................................................. 46 ARTICLE 508 – GRADUATION AND COMMISSIONING ............................................................... 46 CHAPTER 6 – CADET RESPONSIBILITIES & PRIVILEGES ........................................................ 47 ARTICLE 601 – CADET RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIVILEGES .................................................. 47 CHAPTER 7 – UNIFORMS .................................................................................................................... 48 ARTICLE 701 – GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 48 ARTICLE 702 – CADETS INSPECTIONS (ON-CAMPUS AND ON CRUISE) ................................ 49 ARTICLE 703 – UNIFORM AND GROOMING .................................................................................. 50 CHAPTER 8 – CADETS ROOMS .......................................................................................................... 51 Corps Operations Manual (Revised: January 28, 2020) 4 ARTICLE 801 – ROOM INSPECTIONS (ON-CAMPUS AND ON CRUISE) .................................... 51 ARTICLE 802 – ROOM MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... 51 ARTICLE 803 – ROOM STANDARDS ................................................................................................ 51 ARTICLE 804 – UNAUTHORIZED ITEMS ........................................................................................ 52 CHAPTER 9 – CADET CONDUCT & CADET DISCIPLINE ........................................................... 53 ARTICLE 901 – CADET CONDUCT ................................................................................................... 53 ARTICLE 902 – PROHIBITED ACTIONS ........................................................................................... 54 ARTICLE 903 – REPORTING CADET CONDUCT ............................................................................ 56 ARTICLE 904 – CADET DISCIPLINE POLICY ................................................................................. 57 ARTICLE 905 – DISCIPLINE PROCESS ............................................................................................. 57 ARTICLE 906 – DEMERIT SYSTEM .................................................................................................. 60 ARTICLE 907 – CATEGORIES OF VIOLATIONS & DEMERIT SCHEDULE ................................ 62 ARTICLE 908 – REMOVAL OF DEMERITS ...................................................................................... 71 CHAPTER 10 – MERITORIOUS CONDUCT ...................................................................................... 73 ARTICLE 1001 – MERITORIOUS CONDUCT ................................................................................... 73 CHAPTER 11 – MASTS AND HEARINGS .......................................................................................... 76 ARTICLE 1101 – COMPANY MAST ................................................................................................... 76 ARTICLE 1102 – CADET MAST ......................................................................................................... 76 ARTICLE 1103 – CORPS CONDUCT ADMINISTRATIVE