What is an ROTC and Service Academy Disenrollment? When a contracted Cadet commits a violation or acts in a manner unbecoming of a future officer, the university can initiate a formal disenrollment. Each service has internal regulations on how to conduct these hearings. An ROTC Disenrollment Hearing is quite different from a typical trial as is the role of the Cadet’s lawyer. There is some due process and the Cadet is allowed to present a defense and they are allowed notice of evidence that will be used against them. The Cadet has to represent themselves but their attorney has a very important role. Steve Shewmaker and Alexa Lewis of Shewmaker and Lewis discuss ROTC and Service Academy disenrollment hearings in this video. What does due process look like in these hearings and how can the attorney best serve their client?
