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video game systems (or any other electronic entertainment device(s)) are prohibited in the Guard
House. Computers are allowed for homework, with the expressed permission of the OC,
provided they do not distract the guard detail from their duties. The BDO, all CDOs, and all
weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday if it is a holiday) guard detail personnel and
alternates will report to the WDF held by the S-2 on Thursday at 1745.

The Guard House will be manned with guard duty personnel as follows:

a. Monday through Thursday – 1745-2200
b. Friday – 1745-2359
c. Saturday – 0800-2359
d. Sunday – 0800-2200
e. Holidays – as announced, but generally 0800-2200

4.7 Leadership Selection, Promotions, and Reductions in Rank

Leadership Selection. Prior to the Leadership Selection Board convening, cadets with a
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher will provide biographical information and requests for
consideration for leadership positions within the Corps of Cadets. The Band Director may also
nominate cadets to compete for the position of Band Company Commander. The TACs will then
review packets and select those who will attend the board. The board will consist of five
members of the MMI Faculty and Staff. Upon completion of the board, the board members will
rank all candidates and recommend a list of approximately five for the positions of BC, XO, and
BSM to the Commandant of Cadets for review. The Commandant of Cadets will then vet the list
with the Executive Vice President, the CIO (Academic Dean), the Athletic Director, and the
Professor of Military Science for issues concerning academics, discipline, or inappropriate
conduct or behavior. Once this is complete, the Commandant of Cadets will rank the finalists for
consideration and approval by the President. When the President has selected the top three
leadership positions, the remaining names will be returned to the Board where candidates will be
given due consideration for the remaining leadership positions. The Board will ultimately
forward recommendations to the Commandant of Cadets who will select the remaining chain of
command positions.

The intent of the Board is to ensure all cadets who have a grade point average GPA of at least 3.0
and who have demonstrated leadership excellence, as evidenced by a recommendation from their
company TAC officer, Commandant of Cadets, or the MMI Band Director, are provided the
opportunity to compete for a leadership position within the Corps of Cadets. The comprehensive
performance of a cadet over a semester or academic year will carry considerable weight when
selecting the Corps of Cadets leaders.

Promotions. Company TAC officers will be authorized to promote cadets in their charge to the
grade of Sergeant First Class and assign duty positions commensurate to that rank. The
Commandant of Cadets will approve all promotions and duty positions from the rank of First
Sergeant through Major, with the exception of the XO and BSM. The Commandant of Cadets
will recommend, and the President will approve, the cadet leadership positions of BC, XO, and
BSM.

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