PENALTIES

1) Member shortages result in a 5-point deduction per member. (EXH, IDR; not CG or 1MEM and 2MEM)

2) Gender discrepancies for Men’s and Women’s teams result in a 5-point deduction per member. (EXH, IDR; not CG or1MEM and 2MEM)

3) Failure to report in results in a 5-point deduction.

4) Each boundary violation results in a 5-point penalty, with a maximum of 15 deducted points. If any member or possession of a member (rifle, cap, etc.) touches or passes the boundary, there is a boundary violation. (EXH, IDR, 1MEM and 2MEM; not CG)

5) Each verbal command error results in a 5-point penalty, with a max of 15 deducted points. Commands may not be omitted. They must be given exactly as prescribed. For the CG uncasing procedure, command penalties will not be assessed. (IDR, CG; not EXH or 1MEM and 2MEM)

6) Each second after the double whistle, in which a member, or possession of a member, remain inside the boundaries will result in a 1-point deduction per second – up to 30 points. Should a team member, or article, remain inside the boundaries for more than 30 seconds after the double whistle, automatic disqualification will result for that event. Refusal to evacuate the drill floor upon order may result in disqualification from the entire meet.

8) Failure to Report Out - Failure to report out will result in a 5-point deduction. Any reporting statement that is not completed before the double whistle, will not count and the 5-point deduction will be enforced. (EXH, CG, IDR; not 1MEM and 2MEM)

9) Miscellaneous Rules – Violation of any of the rules set forth may result in disqualification from a single performance or disqualification from the entire drill meet. This is not an all-inclusive list. Any unfair or dangerous actions taken by an individual may result in a penalty. The DMC will determine penalties arising from violation of these rules. Depending on the nature and severity of the violation, penalties may range anywhere from a warning to a point deduction to partial or complete disqualification.

Only performing cadets are allowed in the drill floor. An instructor may observe his/her team’s performance from the on-deck area. At no time may an instructor or non-performing cadet enter the drill floor, the judge’s area between drill floors, nor address any judge. Instructors and non-performing cadets may not prompt or instruct their teams during their performance.

Use of fixed bayonet, blanks, pyrotechnics, music or other artificial means of counting cadence is prohibited.

Spectators may not interfere with another team’s performance in any manner.

Cadet usage of drugs or alcohol the day of the meet may result in total disqualification.

Smoking is prohibited inside the field house or within 50 feet of the field house.

Fighting or the use of severe profanity or taunting may result in total disqualification.

Crossing of the Red Line, except at the marked gates, is prohibited and may result in a 10-point deduction for the entire school.

All issues concerning judging or rules must be addressed with the DMC. Any disqualifications will be made only after the DMC has met with the instructors of the concerned school. The DMC has final authority and will make the final decision concerning any rule disputes or disqualifications.

If there are any questions, feel free to call me at 818-209-3911 or e-mail me at 46MHDM.DMC@gmail.com .

Duly,

Kathryn Bryant

DMC