Merits / Demerits Flashcards
B
Exceptional appearance
Merits = 2
A
Exceptional display – individual
Merits = 2
C
Exceptional knowledge of prescribed material
Merits = 2
D
Exceptional special project
Merits = 2
E
Exceptional safety or energy conservation suggestion
Merits = 3
F
Exceptional initiative
Merits = 3
G
Exceptional leadership
Merits = 3
H
Exceptional performance, class or academic (100% on exams)
Merits = 3
I
Exceptional personal area – all occupants
Merits = 3
J
Exceptional moral courage
Merits = 4
K
Exceptional motivator
Merits = 4
L
Exceptional common area
Merits = 4
0
Needs improvement (effort was made)
Demerits = 0
1
Not aligned
Demerits = 1
2
Not neat (wrinkled, sloppily lettered, strings)
Demerits = 1
3
Not centered or not evenly spaced
Demerits = 1
4
Not grounded
Demerits = 1
5
Unbuttoned, unzipped, unsnapped, or unfastened
Demerits = 1
6
Not as prescribed
Demerits = 1
6B
Item(s) backwards
Demerits = 1
6F
Improper format
Demerits = 1
6M
Improperly measured
Demerits = 1
6R
Item(s) in reverse order
Demerits = 1
6W
Wet
Demerits = 1
7
Dirty (grass, soap, dust, length, or grease)
Demerits = 1
8
Not shined (reflection instructed by such things fingerprints, scuffs, or tarnish)
Demerits = 1
9
Improperly maintained (unserviceable – buttons missing, light bulbs burned out, leaking faucet, etc.)
Demerits = 1
10
Hidden article
Demerits = 1
11
Inattention (failure to make timely correction)
Demerits = 1
12
Improper marking (not marked according to instructions in this SOP)
Demerits = 1
13
Not marked
Demerits = 1
14
Rusty
Demerits = 1
15
Abuse (unauthorized use of issued item such as using Army blanket to polish floor)
Demerits = 1
16
Not displayed, accounted for
Demerits = 10
17
Failure to secure property (any item not under lock; unlocked security locker)
Demerits = 10
18
Failure to follow instructions
Demerits = 10
19
Failure to supervise
Demerits = 10
20
Not prepared for a review
Demerits = 15
21
Failure to respond to correction
Demerits = 15
22
Quibbling (See Chapter 6 of this SOP for a definition of “quibbling”)
Demerits = 15
23
Flagrant neglect (no significant effort made)
Demerits = 15
24
Public use of profanity
Demerits = 25
25
Improper personal hygiene
Demerits = 25
26
Unintentional violation of regulations and the policy in this SOP due to misunderstanding
Demerits = 25
27
Improper personal appearance
Demerits = 25
28
Sloppy, late, or incomplete correspondence
Demerits = 25
29
Disregard for regulations (e.g., traffic violations)
Demerits = *25
30
Sleeping or other misconduct in class
Demerits = 25
31
Failure to know or comply with this SOP, other regulations, or policy
Demerits = *25
32
Failure to carry out prescribed duties
Demerits = *25
33
Violation of restrictions, absence from place of duty, or deliberate neglect of prescribed duty
Demerits = *25
34
Intoxication
Demerits = *
35
Insubordination/disrespect towards those in authority, including the Candidate chain of command
Demerits = *
36
Violation of installation off–limits policy
Demerits = *
37
Hazing (to harass by banter for ridicule or by playing abusive or humiliating tricks)
Demerits = *
38
Willful damage to or neglect of government property
Demerits = *
39
Conduct that brings discredit on the WOCS program (command Resers the right for punishment)
Demerits = *
40
Failure to obey a direct order
Demerits = *
41
Use or possession of a controlled substance (narcotic, hallucinogen, barbiturate, or self-medication)
Demerits = *
42
Conduct prejudicial to good order
Demerits = *
What does the * mean?
Items with an asterisk followed by a 25 are acts for which you will not only received 25 demerits, but which will also lead to the possibility of your being eliminated from the program or receiving punishment under the UCMJ. You don’t actually receive demerits for items marked with an asterisk but not followed by a 25; these are acts for which you will almost certainly be processed for elimination or punishment under the UCMJ.
