Merits / Demerits

Question 0

B

Answer 0

Exceptional appearance

Merits = 2

Question 1

A

Answer 1

Exceptional display – individual

Merits = 2

Question 2

C

Answer 2

Exceptional knowledge of prescribed material

Merits = 2

Question 3

D

Answer 3

Exceptional special project

Merits = 2

Question 4

E

Answer 4

Exceptional safety or energy conservation suggestion

Merits = 3

Question 5

F

Answer 5

Exceptional initiative

Merits = 3

Question 6

G

Answer 6

Exceptional leadership

Merits = 3

Question 7

H

Answer 7

Exceptional performance, class or academic (100% on exams)

Merits = 3

Question 8

I

Answer 8

Exceptional personal area – all occupants

Merits = 3

Question 9

J

Answer 9

Exceptional moral courage

Merits = 4

Question 10

K

Answer 10

Exceptional motivator

Merits = 4

Question 11

L

Answer 11

Exceptional common area

Merits = 4

Question 12

0

Answer 12

Needs improvement (effort was made)

Demerits = 0

Question 13

1

Answer 13

Not aligned

Demerits = 1

Question 14

2

Answer 14

Not neat (wrinkled, sloppily lettered, strings)

Demerits = 1

Question 15

3

Answer 15

Not centered or not evenly spaced

Demerits = 1

Question 16

4

Answer 16

Not grounded

Demerits = 1

Question 17

5

Answer 17

Unbuttoned, unzipped, unsnapped, or unfastened

Demerits = 1

Question 18

6

Answer 18

Not as prescribed

Demerits = 1

Question 19

6B

Answer 19

Item(s) backwards

Demerits = 1

Question 20

6F

Answer 20

Improper format

Demerits = 1

Question 21

6M

Answer 21

Improperly measured

Demerits = 1

Question 22

6R

Answer 22

Item(s) in reverse order

Demerits = 1

Question 23

6W

Answer 23

Wet

Demerits = 1

Question 24

7

Answer 24

Dirty (grass, soap, dust, length, or grease)

Demerits = 1

Question 25

8

Answer 25

Not shined (reflection instructed by such things fingerprints, scuffs, or tarnish)

Demerits = 1

Question 26

9

Answer 26

Improperly maintained (unserviceable – buttons missing, light bulbs burned out, leaking faucet, etc.)

Demerits = 1

Question 27

10

Answer 27

Hidden article

Demerits = 1

Question 28

11

Answer 28

Inattention (failure to make timely correction)

Demerits = 1

Question 29

12

Answer 29

Improper marking (not marked according to instructions in this SOP)

Demerits = 1

Question 30

13

Answer 30

Not marked

Demerits = 1

Question 31

14

Answer 31

Rusty

Demerits = 1

Question 32

15

Answer 32

Abuse (unauthorized use of issued item such as using Army blanket to polish floor)

Demerits = 1

Question 33

16

Answer 33

Not displayed, accounted for

Demerits = 10

Question 34

17

Answer 34

Failure to secure property (any item not under lock; unlocked security locker)

Demerits = 10

Question 35

18

Answer 35

Failure to follow instructions

Demerits = 10

Question 36

19

Answer 36

Failure to supervise

Demerits = 10

Question 37

20

Answer 37

Not prepared for a review

Demerits = 15

Question 38

21

Answer 38

Failure to respond to correction

Demerits = 15

Question 39

22

Answer 39

Quibbling (See Chapter 6 of this SOP for a definition of “quibbling”)

Demerits = 15

Question 40

23

Answer 40

Flagrant neglect (no significant effort made)

Demerits = 15

Question 41

24

Answer 41

Public use of profanity

Demerits = 25

Question 42

25

Answer 42

Improper personal hygiene

Demerits = 25

Question 43

26

Answer 43

Unintentional violation of regulations and the policy in this SOP due to misunderstanding

Demerits = 25

Question 44

27

Answer 44

Improper personal appearance

Demerits = 25

Question 45

28

Answer 45

Sloppy, late, or incomplete correspondence

Demerits = 25

Question 46

29

Answer 46

Disregard for regulations (e.g., traffic violations)

Demerits = *25

Question 47

30

Answer 47

Sleeping or other misconduct in class

Demerits = 25

Question 48

31

Answer 48

Failure to know or comply with this SOP, other regulations, or policy

Demerits = *25

Question 49

32

Answer 49

Failure to carry out prescribed duties

Demerits = *25

Question 50

33

Answer 50

Violation of restrictions, absence from place of duty, or deliberate neglect of prescribed duty

Demerits = *25

Question 51

34

Answer 51

Intoxication

Demerits = *

Question 52

35

Answer 52

Insubordination/disrespect towards those in authority, including the Candidate chain of command

Demerits = *

Question 53

36

Answer 53

Violation of installation off–limits policy

Demerits = *

Question 54

37

Answer 54

Hazing (to harass by banter for ridicule or by playing abusive or humiliating tricks)

Demerits = *

Question 55

38

Answer 55

Willful damage to or neglect of government property

Demerits = *

Question 56

39

Answer 56

Conduct that brings discredit on the WOCS program (command Resers the right for punishment)

Demerits = *

Question 57

40

Answer 57

Failure to obey a direct order

Demerits = *

Question 58

41

Answer 58

Use or possession of a controlled substance (narcotic, hallucinogen, barbiturate, or self-medication)

Demerits = *

Question 59

42

Answer 59

Conduct prejudicial to good order

Demerits = *

Question 60

What does the * mean?

Answer 60

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.