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ANNEX 2 TO THE GARRISON STANDING ORDERS
PMA Approved
MILITARY LAW
PERSONS SUBJECT TO THIS DOCUMENT
1. The Armed Forces Act (AFA) of the British Army, complies to all employed personnel of GOV-BAF's British Army. Allied Personnel and VIP’s are also subject to this document to some extent.
TERRITORIAL APPLICABILITY OF THIS DOCUMENT
2. The AFA extends to all interaction between personnel and anyone related to GOV-BAF. You represent the British Army in the Groups Floor, therefore you may be prosecuted for your actions outside of the HQ, should a sufficient case be made for failing to abide by the AFA.
All dishonourable discharges can be pardoned at the discretion of the Chief of the General Staff (CGS), Commander of Land Forces (CLF), Deputy Commander of Land Forces (DCLF) & Provost Marshal of the Army (PMA). You cannot receive a pardon and transfer into the British Army or reinstate at a previous rank. Upon receiving a pardon you will be applicable to join with the rank of OR-1 or you may be reinstated to your previous rank, depending on the terms of your discharge. You cannot however receive a pardon and then transfer, you can either rejoin from Recruit or receive a reinstatement.
ROYAL MILITARY POLICE
3. The PMA operates the British Army’s Royal Military Police (RMP). The PMA handles internal security/issues as well as operating the RMP regiment. The PMA also operates the Army’s legal service and is in charge of court proceedings. The PMA handles all complaints within the British Army. All appeals, for minor conflicts, can be granted by the PMA. If not ‘minor’, appeal must be confirmed by the CGS and CLF.
I. CONFIDENTIALITY OF APPEALS
A. All information submitted via the complaint form, according the the terms of the British Security Act, is to remain confidential at all times.
B. Such information may be shared at the discretion of the PMA, CGS, ACGS and CLF.
C. The ECAB have the authority to view any and all confidential information.
II. INTERVIEWING OF WITNESSES
A. Interviewing of witnesses pertaining to a complaint, incident, or other situation may be handled by the PMA, CGS, ACGS or CL, and may also be handled by RMP members who are designated to by their superiors.
B. ECAB have the freedom to view or witness any interviews.
C. All personnel subject to this document are compelled to give answers truthfully and provide any relevant information they may have. Failing to do this will result in disciplinary action.
III. GATHERING EVIDENCE AND EVIDENCE HANDLING
A. The gathering of evidence will be done by RMP members, and reports of their gatherings will be sent to the PMA, and the OC RMP.
B. Once evidence has been gathered, it will be sent to the PMA and OC RMP to review. It is then when they make their final verdict.
IV. RIGHTS TO APPEAL
A. Service members have a right to appeal all demotions and discharges.
B. In their appeal, service members have a right to submit a Complaint Appeal form to the RMP. If you disagree with the decision of the PMA, you must use a Complaint Appeal form and send it to the CLF for a proceeding. If you are challenging the decision of a disciplinary action, you must send it to the RMP.
C. Service members have a right to submit any evidence to support their case that was not gathered by the RMP departments.
D. Review of appeals are done by the PMA and OC RMP. In certain circumstances, it will be reviewed by the ACGS and CGS.
V. PROTOCOL FOR REVIEWING APPEALS
A. Appeals will be sent to and reviewed by the PMA and OC RMP, unless it is their decision that is being appealed. These appeals will be sent to and reviewed by the ECAB using RMP specific appeal procedures.
B. The Appellate will receive a form from the appellant (punished service member) with their argument and a personal message from the appellee (officer) with their justification for the punishment and/or severity of the punishment.
C. The Appellate Judge will NOT be permitted any further contact with either party or anyone else involved in the conflict to avoid influence. The Appellate Judge will also not be permitted to discuss the case with anyone other than the CGS, ACGS, or at times, ECAB, if they are not already involved or the judge themselves. The Appellate Judge will then review the prior evidence and the statements from both parties and make a ruling.
D. After the decision is made, the Appellate Judge is to draft his opinion and decision and send it to the involved parties regardless of its result.
VI. JUDGEMENTS PERTAINING TO COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS
A. The Appellate Judge's ruling can be one of the following: uphold the verdict, overturn the ruling, or remand the sentence. Upholding the sentence means the judge agrees with the officer's handling of the situation. Overturning the sentence means the judge disagrees with the officer's handling of the situation. Remanding the case means the judge believes the that appellant is guilty, but disagrees with the sentence given (i.e. the severity of the sentence)
B. Upholding the sentence will result in the demotion or discharge to stand.
C. Overturning the sentence will result in the demotion or discharge being undone.
D. Remanding the sentence will result in the demotion or discharge to be modified. This either means the discharge is changed to a demotion, a multi-rank demotion is changed to a 1-rank demotion, or the demotion is reduced to a timed demotion.
E. The CGS/ACGS have the authority to override the Appellate Judge's decision at any time leading up to the decision. Once the decision has been sent to the affected parties, it may not change it. If the said positions overrides the decision, that information is to be recorded and included in the decision sent to the involved parties to inform them of their inability to appeal any higher.
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
4. The following sub-chapter is to inform you what is NOT allowed/permitted for a Soldier within the British Army and the list of authorised punishments. Offences are either Strict Liability (SL) Offences or Situational Liability offences which require Intentional Investigations (II).
Strict Liability Offences
Strict Liability is liability for MENS REA which is Latin for 'guilty mind'. This means that there does not need to be intention behind this offence, there is no need to prove someone guilty of it. No matter what the Cirumstances are that surround the offence, the Defendant MUST receive a punishment, REGARDLESS of where he/she INTENDED to break this offence or not.
The SL offences can be found in ANNEX A: Military Law and are all marked with '(SL)'. There is NO excuse for these if committed and punishment is imminent.
Intentional Investigations
For crimes committed which are not SL, there will be Intentional Investigations (II) held, to determine whether the offender either:
(1) knew the offence was a crime;
(2) had the intention to commit a crime;
(3) intended mischief (i.e intended to cause problems for any personnel for any reason)
If the Offender meets ANY of these 3 criteria then the offence will be treated just as a Strict Liability Offence and punishment is unavoidable.
However, if the offender does NOT meet any of these criteria, this will be classed as a Successful Intentional Investigation there will be no charge, the offender will be given a warning
No personnel can claim a successful Intentional Investigation for the same offence twice, as obviously the second time round they will know it is a crime.
Successful Intentional Investigations will be logged by the Royal Military Police and kept on record.
I. MISDEMEANOUR'S
5. Action taken varies from each violation and it depends on your demerit record. Pardons are solely at the discretion of the PMA and the ACGS.
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1. Violation of the Habbo Way (SL)
2. Disrespect (II)
3. Disobeying Orders (SL)
4. Insubordination (II)
5. Pestering (II)
6. Nuisance (II)
7. Dishonourable Conduct/Conduct of an unbecoming Soldier (II)
8. Inattentiveness (II)
9. Insulting (SL)
10. Disorderly Appearances (II)
11. Sexist/Racism Speech (SL)
12. Disobeying Forum and BA regulations. (SL)
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II. FELONIES
6. Felonies are serious crimes that usually result in a Dishonourable Discharge, along with other penalties. People fired as a result of felonies usually do not receive automatic pardons.
Desertion (SL): Being absent without leave (AWOL) for a period of more than 7 consecutive days. A demotion is usually issued once they return. This is not a serious crime, so some can be excused with a valid reason.
Cowardice (SL): When an officer or person who holds a position of command is absent without leave (AWOL) for a period of more than 10 consecutive days. The person in the position will be replaced and be DISHONOURABLY DISCHARGED but can rejoin with a one rank demotion.
Other Jobs/Double Jobbing (II): For holding jobs in other military's or groups that haven't been approved or authorized.
Disclosure Violations (II): Failure to properly disclose any problems, issues, or conflicts of interest that would result in a member being unable to perform their job adequately or leave the military. Depending on the severity and type of violation, the punishment can range from a warning up to a dishonourable discharge.
Incompetence (II): Accepting a commission or position that you know is far beyond your abilities; or upon finding out that a commission or position is far above your abilities not reporting the problem to a superior officer. Accepting a commission/position and not completing the duties. The highest punishment is a two rank demotion.
Interference (SL): Interfering with the authorized or lawful duties or actions of another member with the intent or disturbing, disrupting, or preventing those duties or actions. The lowest punishment is a demotion. For example interfering with another regiments work.
Unauthorized Acts (SL): Performing acts or actions for which the member is not authorized to do. This includes making or calling off alliances, carrying out special missions or spy missions, or carrying out raids or other war tactics , etc without permission from the Defence Council. The lowest punishment is a two rank demotion.
Sedition (II): Conduct, language, or action that is designed to incite unrest or insurrection. Criticism is not to be considered an act of sedition. The lowest punishment is a demotion.
Mutiny (SL): Leading or participating in an insurrection. Punishment is a Dishonourable Discharge.
Impersonation (II): The unauthorized usage of another persons name, likeness, or credentials to issue commands or gain access to rooms or information. The lowest punishment is a demotion.
Corruption (SL): The act of abuse of power; to either silence or marginalize opposition, or show undue favour to friends. The lowest punishment is a demotion and a year-long ban on holding any office or position of power.
Espionage (SL): The act of being a spy or handing out information to other groups or people. Punishment is a dishonourable discharge. NEVER REHIRE.
Treason (SL): The act of maliciously or intentionally acting to disturb, disrupt, or harm the military. All people found guilty of treason may be dishonourably discharged.
High Treason (SL): The act of providing aid or information to sworn enemies of the military. All people found guilty of high treason are dishonourably discharged. NEVER REHIRE.
Insecure Account (SL): If your account hacked or used by someone you will receive a DISHONOURABLE DISCHARGE.
Fleeing (SL): If you flee disciplinary actions by resigning or retiring, you will be DISHONOURABLY DISCHARGED. NEVER REHIRE.
III. AUTHORIZED PUNISHMENTS
A. Temporary Demotion – A temporary demotion can last for only five days.
B. Time in Grade Reset – Time in Grade can be reset with dates two weeks from the current date. This slows down the process for a promotion.
C. Permanent Demotion – A permanent demotion issued to individuals who has committed felonies and or misdemeanour's.
D. Dishonourable Discharge – (DD) is the last resort to punishing. All other officers must give valid reasons as to why they're firing a Soldier.
SERVICES OFFENCES
OFFENCES RELATED TO SECURITY
A. Improperly holds communication with or gives intelligence to the enemy,
B. Without authority discloses in any manner whatever any information relating to the numbers, position, materiel, movements, preparations for movements, operations or preparations for operations pertaining to any British Armed Forces or of any forces cooperating therewith,
C. Without authority discloses in any manner whatever any information relating to a cryptographic system, aid, process, procedure, publication or document pertaining to any British Armed Forces or of any forces cooperating therewith,
D. Makes known the parole, watchword, password, countersign or identification signal to any person not entitled to receive it,
E. Gives a parole, watchword, password, countersign or identification signal different from that which he received,
F. Without authority alters or interferes with any identification or other signal,
G. Improperly occasions false alarms, or
H. Does or omits to do anything with intent to prejudice the security of any of the British Armed Forces operations or of any forces cooperating therewith.
OFFENCES RELATED TO MUTINY
A. Causes or conspires with any other person to cause a mutiny,
B. Endeavours to persuade any person to join in a mutiny,
C. Being present, does not use his utmost endeavours to suppress a mutiny, or
D. Being aware of an actual or intended mutiny, does not without delay inform his superior officer.
DISOBEDIENCE OF LAWFUL COMMAND
A. Rejects to carry out or follow an order knowing the order is valid and lawful,
B. Disobeys the order of any superior officer,
C. Failure to pass down the order through the chain of command.
INSUBORDINATE BEHAVIOUR
A. Uses threatening or insulting language towards a superior officer,
B. Behaves with contempt towards a superior with or without the intend to start a quarrel.
QUARRELS AND DISTURBANCES
A. Quarrels or fights with any other person who is subject to the Code of Service Discipline, or
B. Uses provoking speeches or gestures toward a person so subject that tend to cause a quarrel or disturbance.
DESERTION
A. Persons who desert their duty and responsibility when on active duty or when ordered by a superior officer,
B. Uses means of deception or trickery to avoid duty,
C. Being aware of a desertion or intended desertion when either party is ordered to return to duty.
ABSENCE WITHOUT LEAVE
A. A person who absences himself without leave,
B. Without authority is absent from his place of duty for more then seven (7) days; or
C. Having been authorized to be absent from his place of duty, fails to return to his place of duty at the expiration of the period for which the absence of that person was authorized.
SCANDALOUS CONDUCT BY OFFICERS
A. Uses any actions or languages that may be considering unbecoming of an officer,
B. Uses any actions or languages with or without intent of tarnishing their duty, command or reputation.
C. Uses any actions or languages that may bring the reputation of the British Army into disrepute.
SCANDALOUS CONDUCT BY NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
A. Uses any actions or languages that may be considering unbecoming of a non-commissioned officer,
B. Uses any actions or languages with or without intent of tarnishing their duty, command or reputation.
C. Uses any actions or languages that may bring the reputation of the British Army into disrepute.
CRUEL OR DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT
A. Does or says anything that is cruel to another member of the forces,
B. Does or says anything that is disgraceful to another member or of the forces.
ABUSE OF SUBORDINATES
A. Quarrels or causes a disturbance purely due to the fact rank or appointment grants the abuser authority,
B. Ill-treats any person who by reason of rank or appointment is subordinate to him.
FALSE ACCUSATIONS OR STATEMENTS
A. Makes a false accusation against an officer or non-commissioned member, knowing the accusation to be false, or
B. When seeking redress, knowingly makes a false statement affecting the character of an officer or non- commissioned member or knowingly, in respect of the redress so sought, suppresses any material fact.
DRUNKENNESS
A. Makes any authoritative judgement while under the influence,
B. Is unfit to be entrusted with any duty that the person is or may be required to perform; or
C. Behaves in a disorderly manner or in a manner likely to bring discredit on the British Armed Forces.
FAILING TO COMPLY WITH CONDITIONS
A. Without lawful excuse, fails to comply to conditions set forth by a an authority figure, or
B. Disregards any conditions set forth in attempts to seek redress.
OFFENCES IN RELATION TO TRIBUNALS
A. Being duly summoned or ordered to attend before a tribunal, fails to attend or to remain in attendance,
B. Refuses to take an oath or make a solemn affirmation lawfully required by a tribunal to be taken or made,
C. Refuses to produce any document in the power or control of, and lawfully required by a tribunal to be produced by, that person,
D. Refuses when a witness to answer any question to which a tribunal may lawfully require an answer,
E. Uses insulting or threatening language before, or causes any interruption or disturbance in the proceedings of, a tribunal, or
F. Commits any other contempt of a tribunal
NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES
A. Anyone who negligently performs a military duty, or
B. Performs a duty and knowingly fails to produce the best possible results.
OFFENCES IN RELATION TO DOCUMENTS
A. Wilfully or negligently makes a false statement or entry in a document made or signed by that person and required for official purposes or who, being aware of the falsity of a statement or entry in a document so required, orders the making or signing thereof,
B. When signing a document required for official purposes, leaves in blank any material part for which the signature is required, or
C. With intent to injure any person or with intent to deceive, suppresses, defaces, alters or makes away with any document or file kept, made or issued for any military or departmental purposes.
CONSPIRACY
A. Conspires with any other person, whether or not that other person is subject to the Code of Service Discipline, to commit an offence under the Code of Service Discipline,
CONDUCT TO THE PREJUDICE OF GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE
A. Any act, conduct, disorder or neglect to the prejudice of good order and discipline,
B. Any regulations, orders or instructions published for the general information and guidance of the British Armed Forces or any part.
CONVICTION OF ATTEMPT TO COMMIT OFFENCE
A. Where the complete commission of an offence charged is not proved but the evidence establishes an attempt to commit the offence, the accused person may be convicted of the attempt,
B. An accused person who is convicted of an attempt to commit an offence is not liable to be tried again for the offence that he was charged with attempting to commit.
REFUSAL TO COOPERATE IN INVESTIGATIONS
A. Any member of the British Army who refuses to cooperate with any investigations by the Royal Military Police by withholding information, documents or refusal to answer questions is guilty of an offence punishable by a Dishonourable Discharge.
SPECIAL FINDINGS
A. The facts proved in respect of an offence being tried by it differ materially from the facts alleged in the statement of particulars but are sufficient to establish the commission of the offence charged, and
B. The difference between the facts proved and the facts alleged in the statement of particulars has not prejudiced the accused person in his defence.
CAREER PATHWAY
The policy for career pathway is as follows:
All personnel who meet the following criteria have 7 days to get into a career path:
1. Transferring to Sergeant, or above (this does NOT include selectee, after your probation this is when the seven (7) days commence),
2. Reaching the pay grade to Sergeant from Enlistment.
Non-compliance to this policy will not be ignored and Military Police Solider/Officer are subjected to issuing infractions to the offender, written warning first offence, temporary/permanent demotions if you ignore the written warning and dishonourable discharge at extreme circumstances (if necessary to do so).
Career path leaders, who are known as an "Officer Commanding" or "Commandant" are the first point of contact within a career path. Excluding career paths within Force Development & Training and the Defence Media Operations Centre, career path leaders are not permitted to serve in another career pathway. The executive positions, known as "Assistant Officer Commanding" or "Deputy" are permitted to actively serve within another career path while holding their executive post. Career path leaders and their executive positions are required to have "OC", "C" "AOC" or "D" in their motto to help signify their position.
Direct adjutants, who are either classed as a "Deputy" or "Assistant", to individual members of the Executive Committee of the Army Board (excluding the CGS, CLF, MILSEC & GSM) are not permitted to actively serve in another career path. Direct adjutants are required to have either "Deputy" or "Asst." in their motto at all times to help with the identification of their place within the chain of command.
PMA Approved
MILITARY LAW
PERSONS SUBJECT TO THIS DOCUMENT
1. The Armed Forces Act (AFA) of the British Army, complies to all employed personnel of GOV-BAF's British Army. Allied Personnel and VIP’s are also subject to this document to some extent.
TERRITORIAL APPLICABILITY OF THIS DOCUMENT
2. The AFA extends to all interaction between personnel and anyone related to GOV-BAF. You represent the British Army in the Groups Floor, therefore you may be prosecuted for your actions outside of the HQ, should a sufficient case be made for failing to abide by the AFA.
All dishonourable discharges can be pardoned at the discretion of the Chief of the General Staff (CGS), Commander of Land Forces (CLF), Deputy Commander of Land Forces (DCLF) & Provost Marshal of the Army (PMA). You cannot receive a pardon and transfer into the British Army or reinstate at a previous rank. Upon receiving a pardon you will be applicable to join with the rank of OR-1 or you may be reinstated to your previous rank, depending on the terms of your discharge. You cannot however receive a pardon and then transfer, you can either rejoin from Recruit or receive a reinstatement.
ROYAL MILITARY POLICE
3. The PMA operates the British Army’s Royal Military Police (RMP). The PMA handles internal security/issues as well as operating the RMP regiment. The PMA also operates the Army’s legal service and is in charge of court proceedings. The PMA handles all complaints within the British Army. All appeals, for minor conflicts, can be granted by the PMA. If not ‘minor’, appeal must be confirmed by the CGS and CLF.
I. CONFIDENTIALITY OF APPEALS
A. All information submitted via the complaint form, according the the terms of the British Security Act, is to remain confidential at all times.
B. Such information may be shared at the discretion of the PMA, CGS, ACGS and CLF.
C. The ECAB have the authority to view any and all confidential information.
II. INTERVIEWING OF WITNESSES
A. Interviewing of witnesses pertaining to a complaint, incident, or other situation may be handled by the PMA, CGS, ACGS or CL, and may also be handled by RMP members who are designated to by their superiors.
B. ECAB have the freedom to view or witness any interviews.
C. All personnel subject to this document are compelled to give answers truthfully and provide any relevant information they may have. Failing to do this will result in disciplinary action.
III. GATHERING EVIDENCE AND EVIDENCE HANDLING
A. The gathering of evidence will be done by RMP members, and reports of their gatherings will be sent to the PMA, and the OC RMP.
B. Once evidence has been gathered, it will be sent to the PMA and OC RMP to review. It is then when they make their final verdict.
IV. RIGHTS TO APPEAL
A. Service members have a right to appeal all demotions and discharges.
B. In their appeal, service members have a right to submit a Complaint Appeal form to the RMP. If you disagree with the decision of the PMA, you must use a Complaint Appeal form and send it to the CLF for a proceeding. If you are challenging the decision of a disciplinary action, you must send it to the RMP.
C. Service members have a right to submit any evidence to support their case that was not gathered by the RMP departments.
D. Review of appeals are done by the PMA and OC RMP. In certain circumstances, it will be reviewed by the ACGS and CGS.
V. PROTOCOL FOR REVIEWING APPEALS
A. Appeals will be sent to and reviewed by the PMA and OC RMP, unless it is their decision that is being appealed. These appeals will be sent to and reviewed by the ECAB using RMP specific appeal procedures.
B. The Appellate will receive a form from the appellant (punished service member) with their argument and a personal message from the appellee (officer) with their justification for the punishment and/or severity of the punishment.
C. The Appellate Judge will NOT be permitted any further contact with either party or anyone else involved in the conflict to avoid influence. The Appellate Judge will also not be permitted to discuss the case with anyone other than the CGS, ACGS, or at times, ECAB, if they are not already involved or the judge themselves. The Appellate Judge will then review the prior evidence and the statements from both parties and make a ruling.
D. After the decision is made, the Appellate Judge is to draft his opinion and decision and send it to the involved parties regardless of its result.
VI. JUDGEMENTS PERTAINING TO COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS
A. The Appellate Judge's ruling can be one of the following: uphold the verdict, overturn the ruling, or remand the sentence. Upholding the sentence means the judge agrees with the officer's handling of the situation. Overturning the sentence means the judge disagrees with the officer's handling of the situation. Remanding the case means the judge believes the that appellant is guilty, but disagrees with the sentence given (i.e. the severity of the sentence)
B. Upholding the sentence will result in the demotion or discharge to stand.
C. Overturning the sentence will result in the demotion or discharge being undone.
D. Remanding the sentence will result in the demotion or discharge to be modified. This either means the discharge is changed to a demotion, a multi-rank demotion is changed to a 1-rank demotion, or the demotion is reduced to a timed demotion.
E. The CGS/ACGS have the authority to override the Appellate Judge's decision at any time leading up to the decision. Once the decision has been sent to the affected parties, it may not change it. If the said positions overrides the decision, that information is to be recorded and included in the decision sent to the involved parties to inform them of their inability to appeal any higher.
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
4. The following sub-chapter is to inform you what is NOT allowed/permitted for a Soldier within the British Army and the list of authorised punishments. Offences are either Strict Liability (SL) Offences or Situational Liability offences which require Intentional Investigations (II).
Strict Liability Offences
Strict Liability is liability for MENS REA which is Latin for 'guilty mind'. This means that there does not need to be intention behind this offence, there is no need to prove someone guilty of it. No matter what the Cirumstances are that surround the offence, the Defendant MUST receive a punishment, REGARDLESS of where he/she INTENDED to break this offence or not.
The SL offences can be found in ANNEX A: Military Law and are all marked with '(SL)'. There is NO excuse for these if committed and punishment is imminent.
Intentional Investigations
For crimes committed which are not SL, there will be Intentional Investigations (II) held, to determine whether the offender either:
(1) knew the offence was a crime;
(2) had the intention to commit a crime;
(3) intended mischief (i.e intended to cause problems for any personnel for any reason)
If the Offender meets ANY of these 3 criteria then the offence will be treated just as a Strict Liability Offence and punishment is unavoidable.
However, if the offender does NOT meet any of these criteria, this will be classed as a Successful Intentional Investigation there will be no charge, the offender will be given a warning
No personnel can claim a successful Intentional Investigation for the same offence twice, as obviously the second time round they will know it is a crime.
Successful Intentional Investigations will be logged by the Royal Military Police and kept on record.
I. MISDEMEANOUR'S
5. Action taken varies from each violation and it depends on your demerit record. Pardons are solely at the discretion of the PMA and the ACGS.
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1. Violation of the Habbo Way (SL)
2. Disrespect (II)
3. Disobeying Orders (SL)
4. Insubordination (II)
5. Pestering (II)
6. Nuisance (II)
7. Dishonourable Conduct/Conduct of an unbecoming Soldier (II)
8. Inattentiveness (II)
9. Insulting (SL)
10. Disorderly Appearances (II)
11. Sexist/Racism Speech (SL)
12. Disobeying Forum and BA regulations. (SL)
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II. FELONIES
6. Felonies are serious crimes that usually result in a Dishonourable Discharge, along with other penalties. People fired as a result of felonies usually do not receive automatic pardons.
Desertion (SL): Being absent without leave (AWOL) for a period of more than 7 consecutive days. A demotion is usually issued once they return. This is not a serious crime, so some can be excused with a valid reason.
Cowardice (SL): When an officer or person who holds a position of command is absent without leave (AWOL) for a period of more than 10 consecutive days. The person in the position will be replaced and be DISHONOURABLY DISCHARGED but can rejoin with a one rank demotion.
Other Jobs/Double Jobbing (II): For holding jobs in other military's or groups that haven't been approved or authorized.
Disclosure Violations (II): Failure to properly disclose any problems, issues, or conflicts of interest that would result in a member being unable to perform their job adequately or leave the military. Depending on the severity and type of violation, the punishment can range from a warning up to a dishonourable discharge.
Incompetence (II): Accepting a commission or position that you know is far beyond your abilities; or upon finding out that a commission or position is far above your abilities not reporting the problem to a superior officer. Accepting a commission/position and not completing the duties. The highest punishment is a two rank demotion.
Interference (SL): Interfering with the authorized or lawful duties or actions of another member with the intent or disturbing, disrupting, or preventing those duties or actions. The lowest punishment is a demotion. For example interfering with another regiments work.
Unauthorized Acts (SL): Performing acts or actions for which the member is not authorized to do. This includes making or calling off alliances, carrying out special missions or spy missions, or carrying out raids or other war tactics , etc without permission from the Defence Council. The lowest punishment is a two rank demotion.
Sedition (II): Conduct, language, or action that is designed to incite unrest or insurrection. Criticism is not to be considered an act of sedition. The lowest punishment is a demotion.
Mutiny (SL): Leading or participating in an insurrection. Punishment is a Dishonourable Discharge.
Impersonation (II): The unauthorized usage of another persons name, likeness, or credentials to issue commands or gain access to rooms or information. The lowest punishment is a demotion.
Corruption (SL): The act of abuse of power; to either silence or marginalize opposition, or show undue favour to friends. The lowest punishment is a demotion and a year-long ban on holding any office or position of power.
Espionage (SL): The act of being a spy or handing out information to other groups or people. Punishment is a dishonourable discharge. NEVER REHIRE.
Treason (SL): The act of maliciously or intentionally acting to disturb, disrupt, or harm the military. All people found guilty of treason may be dishonourably discharged.
High Treason (SL): The act of providing aid or information to sworn enemies of the military. All people found guilty of high treason are dishonourably discharged. NEVER REHIRE.
Insecure Account (SL): If your account hacked or used by someone you will receive a DISHONOURABLE DISCHARGE.
Fleeing (SL): If you flee disciplinary actions by resigning or retiring, you will be DISHONOURABLY DISCHARGED. NEVER REHIRE.
III. AUTHORIZED PUNISHMENTS
A. Temporary Demotion – A temporary demotion can last for only five days.
B. Time in Grade Reset – Time in Grade can be reset with dates two weeks from the current date. This slows down the process for a promotion.
C. Permanent Demotion – A permanent demotion issued to individuals who has committed felonies and or misdemeanour's.
D. Dishonourable Discharge – (DD) is the last resort to punishing. All other officers must give valid reasons as to why they're firing a Soldier.
SERVICES OFFENCES
OFFENCES RELATED TO SECURITY
A. Improperly holds communication with or gives intelligence to the enemy,
B. Without authority discloses in any manner whatever any information relating to the numbers, position, materiel, movements, preparations for movements, operations or preparations for operations pertaining to any British Armed Forces or of any forces cooperating therewith,
C. Without authority discloses in any manner whatever any information relating to a cryptographic system, aid, process, procedure, publication or document pertaining to any British Armed Forces or of any forces cooperating therewith,
D. Makes known the parole, watchword, password, countersign or identification signal to any person not entitled to receive it,
E. Gives a parole, watchword, password, countersign or identification signal different from that which he received,
F. Without authority alters or interferes with any identification or other signal,
G. Improperly occasions false alarms, or
H. Does or omits to do anything with intent to prejudice the security of any of the British Armed Forces operations or of any forces cooperating therewith.
OFFENCES RELATED TO MUTINY
A. Causes or conspires with any other person to cause a mutiny,
B. Endeavours to persuade any person to join in a mutiny,
C. Being present, does not use his utmost endeavours to suppress a mutiny, or
D. Being aware of an actual or intended mutiny, does not without delay inform his superior officer.
DISOBEDIENCE OF LAWFUL COMMAND
A. Rejects to carry out or follow an order knowing the order is valid and lawful,
B. Disobeys the order of any superior officer,
C. Failure to pass down the order through the chain of command.
INSUBORDINATE BEHAVIOUR
A. Uses threatening or insulting language towards a superior officer,
B. Behaves with contempt towards a superior with or without the intend to start a quarrel.
QUARRELS AND DISTURBANCES
A. Quarrels or fights with any other person who is subject to the Code of Service Discipline, or
B. Uses provoking speeches or gestures toward a person so subject that tend to cause a quarrel or disturbance.
DESERTION
A. Persons who desert their duty and responsibility when on active duty or when ordered by a superior officer,
B. Uses means of deception or trickery to avoid duty,
C. Being aware of a desertion or intended desertion when either party is ordered to return to duty.
ABSENCE WITHOUT LEAVE
A. A person who absences himself without leave,
B. Without authority is absent from his place of duty for more then seven (7) days; or
C. Having been authorized to be absent from his place of duty, fails to return to his place of duty at the expiration of the period for which the absence of that person was authorized.
SCANDALOUS CONDUCT BY OFFICERS
A. Uses any actions or languages that may be considering unbecoming of an officer,
B. Uses any actions or languages with or without intent of tarnishing their duty, command or reputation.
C. Uses any actions or languages that may bring the reputation of the British Army into disrepute.
SCANDALOUS CONDUCT BY NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
A. Uses any actions or languages that may be considering unbecoming of a non-commissioned officer,
B. Uses any actions or languages with or without intent of tarnishing their duty, command or reputation.
C. Uses any actions or languages that may bring the reputation of the British Army into disrepute.
CRUEL OR DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT
A. Does or says anything that is cruel to another member of the forces,
B. Does or says anything that is disgraceful to another member or of the forces.
ABUSE OF SUBORDINATES
A. Quarrels or causes a disturbance purely due to the fact rank or appointment grants the abuser authority,
B. Ill-treats any person who by reason of rank or appointment is subordinate to him.
FALSE ACCUSATIONS OR STATEMENTS
A. Makes a false accusation against an officer or non-commissioned member, knowing the accusation to be false, or
B. When seeking redress, knowingly makes a false statement affecting the character of an officer or non- commissioned member or knowingly, in respect of the redress so sought, suppresses any material fact.
DRUNKENNESS
A. Makes any authoritative judgement while under the influence,
B. Is unfit to be entrusted with any duty that the person is or may be required to perform; or
C. Behaves in a disorderly manner or in a manner likely to bring discredit on the British Armed Forces.
FAILING TO COMPLY WITH CONDITIONS
A. Without lawful excuse, fails to comply to conditions set forth by a an authority figure, or
B. Disregards any conditions set forth in attempts to seek redress.
OFFENCES IN RELATION TO TRIBUNALS
A. Being duly summoned or ordered to attend before a tribunal, fails to attend or to remain in attendance,
B. Refuses to take an oath or make a solemn affirmation lawfully required by a tribunal to be taken or made,
C. Refuses to produce any document in the power or control of, and lawfully required by a tribunal to be produced by, that person,
D. Refuses when a witness to answer any question to which a tribunal may lawfully require an answer,
E. Uses insulting or threatening language before, or causes any interruption or disturbance in the proceedings of, a tribunal, or
F. Commits any other contempt of a tribunal
NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES
A. Anyone who negligently performs a military duty, or
B. Performs a duty and knowingly fails to produce the best possible results.
OFFENCES IN RELATION TO DOCUMENTS
A. Wilfully or negligently makes a false statement or entry in a document made or signed by that person and required for official purposes or who, being aware of the falsity of a statement or entry in a document so required, orders the making or signing thereof,
B. When signing a document required for official purposes, leaves in blank any material part for which the signature is required, or
C. With intent to injure any person or with intent to deceive, suppresses, defaces, alters or makes away with any document or file kept, made or issued for any military or departmental purposes.
CONSPIRACY
A. Conspires with any other person, whether or not that other person is subject to the Code of Service Discipline, to commit an offence under the Code of Service Discipline,
CONDUCT TO THE PREJUDICE OF GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE
A. Any act, conduct, disorder or neglect to the prejudice of good order and discipline,
B. Any regulations, orders or instructions published for the general information and guidance of the British Armed Forces or any part.
CONVICTION OF ATTEMPT TO COMMIT OFFENCE
A. Where the complete commission of an offence charged is not proved but the evidence establishes an attempt to commit the offence, the accused person may be convicted of the attempt,
B. An accused person who is convicted of an attempt to commit an offence is not liable to be tried again for the offence that he was charged with attempting to commit.
REFUSAL TO COOPERATE IN INVESTIGATIONS
A. Any member of the British Army who refuses to cooperate with any investigations by the Royal Military Police by withholding information, documents or refusal to answer questions is guilty of an offence punishable by a Dishonourable Discharge.
SPECIAL FINDINGS
A. The facts proved in respect of an offence being tried by it differ materially from the facts alleged in the statement of particulars but are sufficient to establish the commission of the offence charged, and
B. The difference between the facts proved and the facts alleged in the statement of particulars has not prejudiced the accused person in his defence.
CAREER PATHWAY
The policy for career pathway is as follows:
All personnel who meet the following criteria have 7 days to get into a career path:
1. Transferring to Sergeant, or above (this does NOT include selectee, after your probation this is when the seven (7) days commence),
2. Reaching the pay grade to Sergeant from Enlistment.
Non-compliance to this policy will not be ignored and Military Police Solider/Officer are subjected to issuing infractions to the offender, written warning first offence, temporary/permanent demotions if you ignore the written warning and dishonourable discharge at extreme circumstances (if necessary to do so).
Career path leaders, who are known as an "Officer Commanding" or "Commandant" are the first point of contact within a career path. Excluding career paths within Force Development & Training and the Defence Media Operations Centre, career path leaders are not permitted to serve in another career pathway. The executive positions, known as "Assistant Officer Commanding" or "Deputy" are permitted to actively serve within another career path while holding their executive post. Career path leaders and their executive positions are required to have "OC", "C" "AOC" or "D" in their motto to help signify their position.
Direct adjutants, who are either classed as a "Deputy" or "Assistant", to individual members of the Executive Committee of the Army Board (excluding the CGS, CLF, MILSEC & GSM) are not permitted to actively serve in another career path. Direct adjutants are required to have either "Deputy" or "Asst." in their motto at all times to help with the identification of their place within the chain of command.