CONDUCT, BEARING & DISCIPLINE

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS  

Parents and Cadets, please review the Cadet Handbook and the below-listed requirements and expectations for participation within the CBHS MCJROTC program. This very important information will enable a higher degree of awareness in order for the cadet's successful participation as well as the ability to have fun while learning about the importance of being an informed American Citizen and lifelong leadership skills development.                

   1.  To be eligible for enrollment and continuance in an MCJROTC unit, the student must:  

1. Be enrolled in and attend a regular course of instruction at the school where the unit is located.

2. Be a citizen of the United States or U.S. National or alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence and in a grade above the 8th Grade.

3. Be of good moral character as determined by the principal of the school and the SMI.

4. Be physically qualified to participate fully in the school's physical education program.  Current annual school physical evaluations, as stated above, are mandatory for cadet participation in the program. Each MCJROTC Cadet must have a current school year physical signed off by a medical doctor and a submitted copy supplied to the school nurse and the MCJROTC instructor cadre by the first week of school.

      
 DISENROLLMENT

   2.  Cadets may be disenrolled from the MCJROTC Program for the following reasons:  

       a. Academic Failure – You must pass MCJROTC in order to remain a part of it.  However, dis-enrollment is not automatic.  Each case is reviewed and handled separately.

       b. Ineptitude – Students who consistently demonstrate an inability to develop leadership skills may be disenrolled.  

       c. Poor Attitude – Any cadet who consistently displays a poor attitude regarding the MCJROTC program may be disenrolled.

       d. Disrespect - Having no respect for others or oneself and failing to develop a degree of maturity needed to be successful in the MCJROTC program with regards to discipline and leadership traits and principles.  

SCHOOL ACADEMICS

All Marine Corps JROTC cadets must maintain a satisfactory grade point average (2.5 GPA) in all their school subjects to remain in the MCJROTC program.

Failure to maintain a minimum (2.5 GPA), as determined by the SMI and approved by the principal, will put the cadet on immediate probation during the next semester.

If this happens, the cadet may be limited in what activities he or she may participate in.

If the cadet fails to raise his/her Grade to the required level during the next semester, the cadet will be suspended from MCJROTC and required to turn in all uniforms and stop any participation in MCJROTC.

If the cadet raises his/her GPA during the probationary period, the cadet will be allowed to resume full activities. 

UNIFORM DAY  

The Marine Corps uniform has a long history and tradition. It is a privilege that they have not earned; however, they are always required to wear it with pride and dignity. 

The Marine Corps JROTC program requires that cadets wear their uniform at least one full day a week.

The Senior Marine Instructor will establish what day of the week cadets should wear their uniforms. 

Any time a cadet wears their uniform, it should always be worn with pride and care. Cadets must always be careful to be on their best behavior when wearing their uniforms. 

Cadets' improper behavior is not tolerated at any time and is severely dealt with if in uniform.  

CONDUCT IN UNIFORM

- Your appearance and conduct should be impeccable while in uniform:

- Do not chew gum. Do not smoke.

- Do not walk or stand around with your hands in your pockets.

- Wear your cover outdoors at all times and remove it indoors.

- Salute all officers. Greet all cadets and treat everyone with respect.

- Do not use foul language, tease others, or wrestle/play in uniform 

SCHOOL CITIZENSHIP

Marine Corps JROTC cadets are high school students. 

They are fully expected to conduct themselves per all school rules and regulations. 

Any cadet failing to maintain higher standards of conduct and citizenship will not be permitted to remain in the Marine Corps JROTC program.                                                                                  

PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION

Cadets will not display any gestures of affection in school or on school grounds. 

This holds especially true when in uniform and pertains to kissing, embracing, holding hands, or other forms of intimate behavior.

Affection between a man and a woman should be a private matter, and any displays of affection should be done in private. 

Cadets who think they are showing off their maturity by kissing and hugging in public only display a lack of maturity and risk a lower Marine Corps JROTC leadership grade for their conduct.  

DAILY CADET CONDUCT

- Cadets arrive on time for class; greet the instructor on the way into class.

- Cadets contribute to the class with appropriate answers to questions.

- Cadets wear appropriate clothing.

- Cadets strive to improve themselves continuously.

- Cadets honor their word.

- Cadets demonstrate initiative by doing things without being told to.

- Cadets remain loyal to their families, fellow cadets and students, their school, and their community.

- Cadets treat others with dignity and respect regardless of race, religion, or gender.

- Cadets take care of each other.

- Cadets wear their uniforms proudly and with distinction.

- Cadets maintain appropriate military haircuts.

- Cadets do not smoke or wear hats on school grounds. Cadets respond to adults with a “Yes, or No Sir or Ma’am.

- Cadets do not lie, cheat or steal.

- Cadets use appropriate language and do not curse or swear.

- Cadets do not use drugs.

- Cadets offer suggestions to improve the system.

- Cadets maintain a can-do attitude.

- Cadets respect public and private property.

- Cadets respect public laws and regulations. 

PHYSICAL TRAINING

Cadets will participate in weekly physical training exercises and events that are designed to develop a foundation of physical fitness.

Cadets must be prepared to dress out in the issued physical fitness uniforms on the required PT days and ensure that they at least attempt to participate and conduct the physical training in order to receive credit for the training.

Those cadets who refuse or do not conduct the physical training will not receive credit/grade for not participating.

A physical fitness test will be administered twice annually and is one of the rank promotion requirements. While it is the cadets’ primary responsibility to be able to pass the Youth Physical Fitness Test (YPFT), every effort will be made to properly prepare cadets to obtain a minimum passing score before the official test is conducted. 

Classification: The following classification of total scores will be utilized to establish standards for first-class, second class, and third class participants.

    1^st Class       350 – 500 points

    2^nd Class      250 – 349 points

    3^rd Class      150 – 249 points

    Failing         Below 150 points

Events:

Crunches

Push-ups

Pull-ups

Broad jump

Shuttle run 300 yards / 220 run.

Awards: All cadets scoring more than 250 points will be awarded the Physical Fitness Achievement Ribbon and the National Youth Physical Fitness Program Certificate.