Cadet Absence Form
For reference, below is the excerpt from USNSCC Falcon Division's Standard Operating Procedure, Section XV: Attendance Policies
Cadets in Falcon Division are expected to be at every drill. Efficient operation of the unit and development of cadets require a full cadre present. Falcon Division SOPs call for dismissal of any cadet falling below 75% attendance at drills. A semi-annual attendance report will be conducted around April and October during the Cadet Career Conference with the Commanding Officer.
Cadets who must be absent from drill will contact their immediate superiors in the chain of command to inform them of the absence as far in advance as it is known and the reason for the absence; this will be communicated no later than 1600 Friday before drill (when normally conducted as scheduled on Saturday). This information will travel up the chain of command to the Commanding Officer via the CPO/LPO no later than 2000 Friday (when normally conducted as scheduled on Saturday). A parent/guardian contacting anyone in Falcon Division staff will not relieve the cadet of his/her responsibility to use chain of command to report the absence.
Absences will be recorded as excused, unexcused “no-show,” or unexcused.
Specific allowances and penalties for absences are as follows:
Cadets in Falcon Division are expected to be at every drill. Efficient operation of the unit and development of cadets require a full cadre present. Falcon Division SOPs call for dismissal of any cadet falling below 75% attendance at drills. A semi-annual attendance report will be conducted around April and October during the Cadet Career Conference with the Commanding Officer.
Cadets who must be absent from drill will contact their immediate superiors in the chain of command to inform them of the absence as far in advance as it is known and the reason for the absence; this will be communicated no later than 1600 Friday before drill (when normally conducted as scheduled on Saturday). This information will travel up the chain of command to the Commanding Officer via the CPO/LPO no later than 2000 Friday (when normally conducted as scheduled on Saturday). A parent/guardian contacting anyone in Falcon Division staff will not relieve the cadet of his/her responsibility to use chain of command to report the absence.
Absences will be recorded as excused, unexcused “no-show,” or unexcused.
- Excused absences will include: Playing on a school sponsored sports team, testing (SAT/ACT), important family events (weddings, funerals, reunions, milestone birthdays), illness (excessive use of this excuse will warrant doctors note).
- An unexcused “no-show” absence is an absence for any reason (including excused reasons) when the cadet failed to notify unit staff via chain of command.
- Unexcused absences are anything not named above.
Specific allowances and penalties for absences are as follows:
- Excused absences are expected infrequently. If they become frequent, the cadet will meet with officers/staff to determine if there is further interest in continuing the program.
- Unexcused “no-show” absences may result in extra military instruction (EMI), a writing assignment, up to immediate dismissal from the program at the Commanding Officer’s prerogative, but will include nothing less than a documented counseling with the cadet at the next present drill.
- Unexcused absences to exceed two per year will be grounds for counseling, inability to promote, inability to attend advanced training, and possible dismissal at the discretion of the Commanding Officer.
