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GARRISON STANDING ORDER (GSO7): Class Infraction System
PUBLISH DATE: 29 DEC 17
REVIEW DATE: 28 AUG 19
Class Infraction System
The Class Infraction System has been established to ensure that personnel who have committed any wrong doings will be reprimanded accordingly. This System is split into four separate classes, each class having a requirement of rank or position (within the RMP) required before an infraction can be issued.
SECTION 1: PERSONS SUBJECT TO THIS DOCUMENT
Sub-section 1. The Armed Forces Act (AFA) of the British Army complies to all employed personnel of the British Army. Allied Personnel and VIP’s are also subject to this document to some extent, where as seen necessary.
SECTION 2: TERRITORIAL APPLICABILITY OF THIS DOCUMENT
Sub-section 1. The Armed Forces Act (AFA) extends to all interaction between personnel and anyone related to the British Armed Forces (BAF). You represent the British Armed Forces on 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), Assistant Chief of the General Staff (ACGS), Commander Land Forces (CLF), Military Secretary (MILSEC) or the Judge Advocate General (JAG). You cannot receive a pardon and transfer into the British Army or reinstate at a previous rank. Upon applying for a pardon you will wait to here a response from the Judge Advocate General (JAG). If you are granted a pardon from either of the above, you will be allowed to apply for a reinstatement, which is direct to the Army Personnel Centre (APC). All reinstatements are -2/1 ranks from your discharge, however, this is down to the APC; and this could be at -5 ranks (pay grades) from your last rank.
SECTION 3: ROYAL MILITARY POLICE (RMP)
Sub-section 1. Role
The role of the Provost Marshal of the Army (PMA), British Armed Forces Police and any other occupations under the Royal Military Police (RMP) is to oversee and uphold the policies and procedures which govern and protect the British Armed Forces.
Sub-section 2. Operations
Royal Military Police (RMP) members operate under the Royal Military Police (RMP) unit which the PMA exercises authority over. The RMP oversees and administrates all aspects of internal security and the duties of the Royal Military Police and relevant offices included.
Sub-section 3. Confidentiality
Any and all information related to activities of RMP, any subsequent department, as well as any information submitted via an Action Request Form WILL remain confidential at all times. Such information may be shared at the discretion of the PMA.
SECTION 4: CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
Sub-section 1. The following sub-chapter is to inform you what is NOT allowed or permitted for a soldier within the British Armed Forces and the list of authorised punishments. Offences are either strict liability (SL) offences or situational liability offences which require Intentional Investigation’s (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 circumstances 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 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:
A) knew the offence was a crime;
B) had the intention to commit a crime;
C) 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 to be kept on record and archived.
I. MISDEMEANORS
5. Action taken varies from each violation and it depends on your demerit record. Pardons are solely at the discretion of the JAG & CGS.
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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 Army 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 seven (7) consecutive days. A demotion is issued upon return within thirty one (31) days, or a two (2) rank demotion after thirty one (31) days. 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 seven (7) consecutive days. The person in the position will be replaced and be dishonourably discharged but can re-join with a two rank demotion.
Other Jobs/Double Jobbing (II): For holding jobs in other military’s or groups that haven’t been approved or authorised.
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 and not completing the duties. The highest punishment is a two rank demotion.
Interference (SL): Interfering with the authorised 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 career paths work.
Unauthorised Acts (SL): Performing acts or actions for which the member is not authorised 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 ECAB. 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 unauthorised usage of another person’s name, likeness, or credentials to issue commands or gain access to rooms or information. The lowest punishment is a two rank demotion.
Corruption (SL): The act of abuse of power; to either silence or marginalise 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 Punishment (SL): If you flee disciplinary actions by resigning or retiring, you will be posted as a never rehire.
III. AUTHORIZED PUNISHMENTS
A. Temporary Demotion – A temporary demotion can last for only five (5) days.
B. Time in Grade, TiG (or Time in Rank, TiR) Reset – Time in Grade/Time in Rank can be reset with dates two weeks from the current date. This slows down the process for a promotion.
C. Promotion Lock
C. Promotion Lock
D. Permanent Demotion – A permanent demotion issued to individuals who has committed felonies and or misdemeanors.
E. Dishonorable Discharge – (DD) is the last resort to punishing.
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 Armed Forces Act 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 authorised 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 authorised.
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 Armed Forces 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 Armed Forces into disrepute.
CRUEL OR DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT
A. Does or says anything that is cruel to another member of the British Armed Forces
B. Does or says anything that is disgraceful to another member of the British Armed 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. Making 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 Military Law, to commit an offence under the Military Law.
CONDUCT 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 Armed Forces who refuses to cooperate with any investigations by the Office of the Provost Marshal of the Army (PMA), 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.