COMDTINST 1610.1
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e. (cont'd) hazing and/or the result of a hazing incident may be punishable under various
provisions of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). SPECIFICALLY:
(1)
Article 92, UCMJ, prohibits disobedience of orders and regulations and
dereliction of duty.
(2)
Article 93, UCMJ, prohibits cruelty and maltreatment of a person subject to the
orders of another. This offense includes sexual harassment. It carries a
maximum punishment of a Dishonorable Discharge, total forfeitures of pay and
allowances and one year of confinement. (3) Article 128, UCMJ, prohibits
assault.
(3)
Article 134, UCMJ, prohibits any conduct which is prejudicial to good order and
discipline, and includes indecent language and indecent acts. Any other conduct
which would degrade, humiliate, oppress, etc., could fall under this Article.
(4)
Article 138, UCMJ, permits any member to submit a complaint against their
commanding officer (CO) whenever that person feels he/she has been wronged
by the CO.
f.
Hazing constitutes military misconduct, and its prevention is an all hands responsibility.
Victims and casual observers shall report all violations of this policy. There is no place
in the Coast Guard for dehumanizing treatment, and any incident of hazing shall be
investigated and appropriate disciplinary action initiated against the perpetrators,
including those in the chain of command who tacitly condone such practices, either by
their inaction or by neglecting to investigate reported suspected incidents.
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ACTION.. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics
commands, unit commanding officers and Commander, CG Activities Europe shall ensure
that this Instruction is given the widest dissemination to commands under their cognizance.
/s/ G. D. PASSMORE
Chief, Office of personnel and Training
Encl: (1) Hazing Policy Statement
(2) Discussion Questions
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