Prepared By SFC Charles Stokes The Corps Starts Here

Purpose Definitions Actions to be Taken Possible Indicators Control Measures Impact Conclusion AGENDA

The Corps Starts Here PURPOSE To promote a clear understanding of the policies and regulations in order to eliminate improper relations.

The Corps Starts Here IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS Fort Lee Personnel AIT Plus Students Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldier FORT LEE REG

The Corps Starts Here Fort Lee Personnel (FLP) All military personnel (other than IET soldiers and Holdovers) or civilian personnel residing on Fort Lee, and all military personnel (other than IET soldiers and Holdovers) or civilian personnel who are permanently or temporarily assigned, attached to, or performing duties at any organization at Fort Lee. Included are members of the reserve component (RC) or National Guard (NG) on active duty for training. FLP includes “students” and “AIT Plus soldiers

The Corps Starts Here AIT Plus Soldiers who have successfully completed IET and are awaiting follow on orders from Fort Lee and have become part of the AIT Plus program. AIT Plus are considered FLP

The Corps Starts Here Students All military personnel, weather Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine, or Coast Guard (other than IET soldier) who are assigned/attached to Fort Lee for professional training to include Marines who have completed Basic Combat Training. Also included are soldiers undergoing training for reclassification purposes. Students are considered FLP

The Corps Starts Here IET Soldiers All Army personnel who are assigned to Fort Lee for initial MOS training. IET soldiers are considered IET soldiers: until they become Fort Lee permanent-party, or; until they actually depart Fort Lee for their permanent party or other assignment, or; until they have successfully completed IET and have become part of the AIT Plus program.

The Corps Starts Here IET Soldiers “Holdover” A “holdover” is considered an IET soldier and includes all: IET soldiers who have graduated MOS training but have not been permanently assigned to Fort Lee, or have not become an AIT Plus soldier. Nongraduate IET soldiers who are in remedial training after course/cycle or have been removed from training for administrative or medical reasons.

The Corps Starts Here No relationships between soldiers of different rank that INVOLVE or give APPEARANCE of: PARTIALITY PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT IMPROPER USE OF RANK/POSITION FOR PERSONAL GAIN *IAW AR What is an improper relationship?

The Corps Starts Here Permanent soldiers and IET students will not conjugate unless it is part of the training mission. EXAMPLES: intimate sexual contact dating, drinking, gambling preferential treatment accepting/soliciting gifts borrowing/loaning money selling/soliciting products hazing, profane language physical abuse IAW FL Reg PROHIBITIONS

The Corps Starts Here Early communication with the chain of command is very important Not easy to determine who should investigate -CID/MPI -Appointed officer (15-6 or RCM 303) -Commander IMPROPER RELATIONSHIPS

The Corps Starts Here CONTROL MEASURES IN PLACE Unit Commander informed Battalion Commander informed BATTALION COMMANDER OPTIONS: Determine if SIR is necessary Commanders Inquiry MPI Investigation CID Investigation Medical Authority Intervention BATTALION COMMANDER OPTIONS: Determine if SIR is necessary Commanders Inquiry MPI Investigation CID Investigation Medical Authority Intervention Unsubstantiated No further actions Unsubstantiated No further actions Substantiated UCMJ Court Martial Written/ oral reprimand Substantiated UCMJ Court Martial Written/ oral reprimand

The Corps Starts Here Punishable as failure to obey a lawful general regulation--ART 92, UCMJ Need not have knowledge of regulation Maximum: 2 Years imprisonment Dishonorable Discharge Reduction to E-1 and total forfeitures AR , THE REMEDY

The Corps Starts Here Cadre member accepting phone calls from IET soldiers in private Cadre member showing favoritism towards certain soldiers. Students lingering casually around cadre member not a parade rest- no corrections made. Exchange of personal information between soldier and cadre member. P0SSIBLE INDICATORS

The Corps Starts Here Privates talking to cadre members without a battle buddy IET Soldiers flirting with cadre members. Cadre members to hard/easy on certain soldiers. DS conducting bedcheck alone, without bayguards Privates gaining access to Cadre members personal information Cadre members playing games with soldiers (cards,chess etc.) P0SSIBLE INDICATORS

The Corps Starts Here Same soldiers on detail after class or at unit Soldiers returning to school to say “goodbye” after graduation Unannounced training conducted at unit. Soldiers hanging around classroom after class is dismissed DS making excuses to reside in barracks Cadre member overly concerned with soldier issues P0SSIBLE INDICATORS

The Corps Starts Here Instructors (cab drivers, fast food delivery) part time jobs CQ and IET soldiers in cadre members office and not at CQ area DS receiving expensive graduation gifts from individual soldiers IET soldiers riding in a cadre members POV Making excuses for violation of uniform policy. Cadre members receiving mail - after soldiers graduate P0SSIBLE INDICATORS

The Corps Starts Here Continual leader presence - duty/non-duty hours Battle buddies together at all times when in when in the presence of cadre members. Command emphasize 0% tolerance for improper relationships. Encourage cadre members to “do the right thing.” CONTROL MEASURES IN PLACE

The Corps Starts Here Educate all players on a quarterly basis: CONTROL MEASURES IN PLACE Drill Sergeant Life Cycle Cadre Training Course Drill Sergeant Enhancement

The Corps Starts Here Stress the importance of Army Values - daily. Ensure the quarterly Chaplain appointments are met. Leadership - classrooms/training visitations Cadre members may sometimes need a battle buddy. (counseling sessions) CONTROL MEASURES IN PLACE

The Corps Starts Here Improper relationships may negatively impact on unit cohesion and mission accomplishment There is often a greater impact on family members Improper relations can create distrust among families. Such negative publicity generated can damage the Army’s image Unnecessarily tie up Army’s legal system Impact of Improper Relations

The Corps Starts Here IMPROPER RELATIONSHIPS CONCLUSION Improper relationships may impose serious consequences for a unit’s team work, which is essential in winning on the battlefield. As leaders don’t be afraid to take action against inappropriate behavior Take proactive measures to possibly help prevent an improper relationship from occurring.

The Corps Starts Here IMPROPER RELATIONS THE END