A sergeant notices a cadet is late to formation. Which steps should the sergeant take?

• A. Dismiss the cadet from the formation immediately.
• B. Note tardiness, remind cadet of standards, and report to a supervisor if pattern persists while keeping formation orderly.
• C. Ignore the tardiness unless it causes a disruption.
• D. Wait until after training to address.

Answer: (B)

Punctuality and how to address it properly are being tested. When a sergeant sees a cadet late to formation, the best course is to note the tardiness, remind the cadet of the established standards for punctuality, and, if lateness becomes a pattern, report it to a supervisor so further guidance or discipline can occur, all while keeping the formation orderly. This approach handles the issue immediately, reinforces expectations, and uses the chain of command to address repeated behavior, which keeps discipline consistent and fair. Dismissing the cadet right away is too extreme for a single lapse and disrupts the formation; ignoring tardiness sends a message that lateness is tolerated; waiting until after training delays corrective action and lets the behavior continue.