15-22 Annex A - ​Examples of Misconduct and Suggested Corrective Measures

Cadet Administrative and Training Orders (CATOs)


Conduct

Misconduct Situation Common Initial
Corrective Measure(s)
Corrective Mesure(s) for
Serious Breach(es) of Conduct
Disrespect Footnote 1
  • Lack of respect towards peers and superiors
  • Verbal warning
  • Verbal apology
  • Cautionary notice
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Suspension of privileges
Insubordination
  • Refusal to obey an appropriate order
  • Negative attitude or words with respect to orders with the aim of discrediting the competence of a superior
  • Verbal warning
  • Verbal apology
  • Cautionary notice or written warning
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Suspension of privileges
  • Removal of position
  • Suspension of pending promotion
  • Return to unit
  • Suspension
Inappropriate language Footnote 1
  • Unacceptable language (derogatory racial, sexual or cultural remarks, profanity, vulgarity, condescending, insulting or mocking language)
  • Verbal warning
  • Verbal apology
  • Cautionary notice
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Suspension of privileges

Lack of honesty

  • False declaration/statement
  • Lying
  • Cheating
  • Lack of frankness
  • Verbal warning
  • Cautionary notice or written warning
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Suspension of privileges
Abuse of authority
  • Cadet in a leadership position misusing his/her authority
  • Verbal warning
  • Verbal apology
  • Written warning
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Suspension of privileges
  • Removal of position
  • Suspension of pending promotion
  • Reduction in rank
  • Suspension
Property damage
  • Negligent use of equipment (breakage, loss)
  • Damage to property
  • Verbal warning
  • Verbal or written apology
  • Written warning
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Suspension of privileges
  • Reduction in rank
  • Return to unit
  • Suspension

Dress and Deportment

Misconduct Situation Common Initial
Corrective Measure(s)
Corrective Mesure(s) for
Serious Breach(es) of Conduct
Dress below standard
  • Failing to uphold the required dress standards (uniform, hair, appearance)
  • Verbal warning​
  • Cautionary notice or written warning
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Suspension of privileges
Inappropriate deportment
  • Acting in a manner which brings discredit to the cadet organizations
  • Verbal warning
  • Written warning
  • Return to unit
  • Suspension
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Suspension of privileges
  • Removal of position
  • Suspension of pending promotion
  • Reduction in rank
  • Termination of cadet membership

Policy Breach

Misconduct Situation Common Initial
Corrective Measure(s)
Corrective Mesure(s) for
Serious Breach(es) of Conduct
Alcohol
  • Consumption or distribution of alcohol during a Cadet activity contrary to CATO 13-23
  • Verbal warning
  • Written warning
  • Return to unit
  • Suspension
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Suspension of privileges
  • Removal of position
  • Suspension of pending promotion
  • Reduction in rank
  • Termination of Cadet membership
Drugs
  • Use, possession or distribution of drugs contrary to CATO 13-23
  • Seek guidance from the CO RCSU.
Inappropriate interactions
  • Inappropriate interactions with another cadet, a CI or a CAF member contrary to CATO 25-05
  • Verbal warning
  • Cautionary notice or written warning
  •  Assignment of extra duties
  • Suspension of privileges
  • Removal of position
  • Suspension of pending promotion
  • Reduction in rank
  • Return to unit
  • Suspension

Harassment and bullying (non-criminal) Footnote 1 

  • Behaving in a manner which embarrasses, belittles, demeans or humiliates another person contrary CATO 13-24
  • Verbal warning
  • Verbal apology
  • Cautionary notice or written warning
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Suspension of privileges
  • Removal of position
  • Suspension of pending promotion
  • Reduction in rank
  • Return to unit
  • Suspension

Attendance

Misconduct Situation Common Initial
Corrective Measure(s)
Corrective Mesure(s) for
Serious Breach(es) of Conduct
Late Arrivals and Absences
  • Failing to report for training or duty on time
  • Failing to attend mandatory training on a regular basis
  • Failing to advise when unable to attend scheduled training
  • Verbal warning
  • Cautionary notice or written warning
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Suspension of privileges
  • Removal of position
  • Suspension
  • Termination of cadet membership

Safety

Misconduct Situation Common Initial
Corrective Measure(s)
Corrective Mesure(s) for
Serious Breach(es) of Conduct
Safety concerns
  • Acting or failing to act which results in the safety of another member being jeopardized
  • Verbal warning
  • Cautionary notice or written warning
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Suspension of privileges
  • Removal of position
  • Suspension
Causing injury
  • Willfully causing injury to another cadet
  • Fighting
  • Verbal warning
  • Written warning
  • Assignment of extra duties
  • Return to unit
  • Suspension of privileges
  • Removal of position
  • Suspension of pending promotion
  • Reduction in rank
  • Suspension

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