Which outcome is described if tardiness is not excused?

• A. The cadet is immediately dismissed from the program
• B. The tardiness is forgiven
• C. The cadet receives a verbal warning only
• D. Demerits will be assessed according to policy

Answer: (D)

When tardiness is not excused, the discipline system uses demerits to formally record the violation. This creates a measurable, policy-defined consequence that sticks to the cadet’s record and can accumulate over time, leading to progressively more serious outcomes as thresholds are reached. The idea is to maintain accountability with a consistent approach across incidents, rather than handling a single occurrence with forgiveness or a one-off verbal warning. While some situations might involve lighter steps, the standard response described in the policy is to assess demerits according to the rules.