How should you manage a CI/CV who is overly friendly with senior cadets?

Monitoring the situation for any issues is critical in managing a cadet's interactions with senior cadets, especially when those interactions might be perceived as overly friendly. By observing these interactions, you can gain insight into the nature of their relationship and determine if it poses any concerns regarding professionalism, appropriateness, or hierarchy within the cadet structure.

This approach allows for the assessment of the dynamics at play and helps in identifying whether the friendliness is leading to any problematic behaviors, favoritism, or breaches of conduct. It also provides an opportunity to intervene or offer guidance if necessary, ensuring that all cadets maintain proper boundaries that uphold the integrity of the training environment.

In contrast, simply allowing the interaction to continue could lead to increased familiarity that may not be healthy or appropriate. Encouraging the cadet to focus solely on their peers may inadvertently ignore the potential benefits of healthy mentorship or networking with senior cadets. Confronting the cadet about boundary issues outright may create unnecessary tension and hostility, which could damage relationships and discourage open communication. Monitoring strikes a balance by ensuring that relationships remain professional while protecting the cadet from any potential negative consequences.