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TYPE IV

CurrentLast updated March 25, 2026

1.TYPE IV OFFENSES

  • (a)Failure to Maintain Professional Attire
    • (i)Not wearing the proper uniform or failing to wear a uniform at all.
    • (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
  • (b)Failure to Maintain Professional Stature
    • (i)Any person not meeting the professionalism requirements as set out by regulations.
    • (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
  • (c)Improper Hazarding of 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
    • (iii)This violation may be committed while Off-Duty
  • (d)Contempt towards Officials
    • (i)Public showing of contempt or hatred towards any officer of the national Guard.
    • (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
  • (e)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
  • (f)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
  • (g)Failure to Use Proper Terminology
    • (i)Failing to address officers or enlisted in the proper manner.
    • (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
  • (h)Failure to Show Courtesy
    • (i)Failing to follow all courtesy requirements as set out by the National guard.
    • (ii)This violation may be committed while On-Duty
  • (i)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