Military hazing.

What is Military Hazing: Hazing is defined as any conduct whereby one military member or employee, regardless of Service or rank, unnecessarily causes another military member or employee, regardless of Service or rank, to suffer or be exposed to an activity which is cruel, abusive, oppressive, or harmful. Hazing includes, but is not limited to any form of initiation rite of passage or congratulatory act that involves: physically striking another in order to inflict pain; …

…by those junior in rank or grade to them (for example, a training instructor hazing a student who is superior in rank). Hazing has at times occurred during graduation ceremonies or similar military rites of passage. However, it may also happen in day-to-day military settings. It is prohibited in all cases, to include off-duty or unofficial celebrations or unit functions. Express or implied consent to hazing is not a defense to violation of this regulation.