← Back to Operational RegulationsOPREG 3004 • Code of Conduct
TYPE III
CurrentLast updated August 16, 2026
1.TYPE III OFFENSES
- (a)
Disruption of Official Event- (i)Any person who attempts to disrupt an official National Guard event.
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (iii)This violation may be committed while Off-Duty
- (b)
Reckless Conduct- (i)Acting in a careless or irresponsible manner that creates unnecessary risk to personnel, property, or operations.
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (c)
Repeat Failure to Maintain Professional Attire- (i)Any person not wearing official National Guard uniforms after being repeatedly asked to do so.
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (d)
Repeat Failure to Maintain Professional Stature- (i)Any person not maintaining professional stature after being repeatedly told to do so.
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (e)
Failure to Uphold Duties- (i)Failing to uphold duty as prescribed by regulation, failing to properly execute the code of conduct, failing to act on a complaint while in a position of authority, failure to complete an activity cycle, failing to complete tasks and duties assigned to one within the granted timeframe.
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (iii)This violation may be committed while Off-Duty
- (f)
Gross Incompetency- (i)Any person who commits an action or fails to commit thereof; because they lack common sense or that a certain regulation exists.
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (iii)This violation may be committed while Off-Duty
- (g)
Verbal Request for Promotion- (i)Any person who makes an unsolicited request to a superior for a promotion via voice or text.
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (iii)This violation may be committed while Off-Duty
- (h)
Improper Hazarding of a Vessel or Motor Vehicle- (i)Any person who, while using National Guard vehicles, improperly puts themselves, property of the National guard, or another person in danger.
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (i)
Repeat Failure to Maintain Professional Outlook- (i)Any person who acts in such a manner that would cause the National Guard to be viewed poorly through the persons incompetence or general idiocy.
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (iii)This violation may be committed while Off-Duty
- (j)
Repeat Failure to Use Proper Terminology- (i)Failing to address officers or enlisted in the proper manner, after being asked repeatedly to do so.
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (k)
Contempt towards Officials- (i)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (ii)This violation may be committed while Off-Duty
- (iii)Public showing of contempt or hatred towards any Officer of the Ridgeway National Guard.
- i. This is not intended to limit the free speech, as they may do such in a private, non-public manner.
- (l)
Disrespect towards Superior Commissioned Officers- (i)Intentional disrespect against a Superior Commissioned Officer of the Ridgeway National Guard.
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (m)
Unlawful Detention- (i)Arrest, or suspension: Detaining, Suspended or Arresting someone without proper legal authority, or legal means to do such.
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (n)
Insubordination- (i)The act of failing to follow the orders of a Superior Officer, written or unwritten.
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (o)
Internal Malfeasance- (i)Lying, fraudulence, or any other form of immoral character behavior in a manner that disrupts or obstructs the internal administrative processes of the Military Police Investigations Platoon
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (iii)This violation may be committed while Off-Duty
- (p)
Unauthorized use of a restricted vehicle- (i)Any guardsman who uses a vehicle without the proper authorization or who violates policies specific to certain vehicles as prescribed by OPREG 1007 "VEHICLE POLICY
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (q)
Failure to Maintain Professional Outlook- (i)Any person who acts in such a manner that would cause the National Guard to be viewed poorly through the person's incompetence or general idiocy.
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (iii)This violation may be committed while Off-Duty
- (r)
Violating a Military Department Policy- (i)Any Guardsmen who knowingly or unknowingly breaches, breaks, or violates any Operational Regulation as set out by: , or policy set out by their respective Regiment, Battalion, Detachment, and Division
- (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
- (iii)This violation may be committed while Off-Duty