18 compulsory rules for corps members during camp orientation

All Corps members are expected to follow these rules for three weeks or get punished for violating any of them.

The National Youth Service Corp orientation camp is a regimented environment with so many rules that are upheld by soldiers, Man O war officials,  Police officers and NYSC officials.

The rules are designed to guide the conducts of the corps members to make the coordination of their activities easy throughout their orientation programs in the camps.

According to the NYSC, corps members who break these rules may be sent out of the camp or face a trial at the camp court where the punishment for the culprit will be decided.

1. Attend regularly, and participate, fully in all official engagements on the field, at lectures and all places of work.

Any member who comes late to any official engagement on the field, at lectures or places of work shall be tried by the Camp Court and, if found guilty, be liable to be decamped and sent out of the camp. The member shall only be allowed to come back for service by joining the next batch for the orientation exercise.

2. Leaving camp without permission

Not leave orientation camp or absent himself from any official activity without the written consent of the State Coordinator but when absent from his duties on account of illness, ensure that such absences are covered by an “Excuse Duty Certificate” issued by a medical doctor then on duty at the camp.

Any member who leaves the camp without the permission from the State Coordinator shall be tried by the Camp Court and, if found guilty, be liable to be decamped and sent out of camp.

The member shall only be allowed to come back for service by joining the next batch for the orientation exercise.

3. Not gamble within the premises

Any member who gambles shall be reported to the police for prosecution.

4. Not be in possession of firearms or ammunition

Any member who flouts this rule shall be reported to the police for prosecution.

5. No smoking

Not smoke, chew anything whatsoever, make or answer calls, while on parade and at any other time, not smoke in a prohibited area or throw lighted cigarette butts or lighted matches about the premises carelessly.

Any member who flouts this rule shall be tried by the Camp Court and, if found guilty, be liable to extra drill for thirty (30) minutes.

Corps members campaigning against smoking
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6. Not get drunk

Any member found to be drunk shall be tried by the Camp Court and, if found guilty, be liable to extra drill and/or confinement to the camp rehabilitation room for thirty (30) minutes.

7. Not receive visitors in the camp except on Saturdays, Sundays and public Holidays

Any member who flouts this rule shall be tried by the camp court and, if found guilty, be liable to extra drill and/or confinement to the camp rehabilitation room for thirty (30) minutes.

8. Wear the various uniforms provided for the activities

Any member who refuses, fails or neglects to comply with this rule shall be tried by the Camp Court and, if found guilty, be liable to be decamped and sent out of the orientation camp

9. Not keep animal pets in camp

Any member who brings animal pets to camp shall not be registered and if already registered, shall be decamped.

10. Not take part in mob action

Any corps member who takes part in riot or mob action shall be reported to the police for prosecution.

11. Not steal.

Any member who steals shall be reported to the police for prosecution

12. Not take part in or organize night parties in camp without the written permission of the State Coordinator.

Any member who fails, refuses or neglects to comply with this rule shall be tried by the Camp Court and, if found guilty, be liable to extra drill and/or confinement to the camp rehabilitation room for thirty (30) minutes.

13. Not be insubordinate or rude to camp officials

Any member who is rude to camp officials shall be tried by the Camp Court and, if found guilty, be liable to extension of service for (30) days on half pay.

14. Not be in possession of Hard drugs like cocaine, Indian hemp, heroine etc.

Any member who is in possession of Hard drugs shall be reported to the police for prosecution.

15. Not bring vehicles or motorcycles into the orientation camp

Any member who brings vehicles or motorcycles to camp shall not be registered, and if already registered, shall be decamped.

Such member shall only be allowed to return to service to join the next batch in the orientation camp

16. Not bring forged documents for registration

Any member who brings forged document for registration shall be reported to the police for prosecution.

17. Any member who organizes or engages in any form of secret cult activity shall be immediately suspended and the case referred to police.

Such member shall be allowed to return to service only if he is exonerated by the police investigation report.

18. Not address the press on any policy issue without the prior written consent of the State Coordinator.

Any member who addresses the press on any policy issue without the written consent of the State Coordinator shall be tried by the Camp Court and, if found guilty, be liable to extension of service for thirty (30) days on half pay.