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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. >           >             c.  Command responsibilities. Enforcement of this policy is a responsibility of commanders at all levels. Commanders will devote particular attention to graduation or advancement ceremonies as well as other occasions or settings that might put Soldiers at risk for voluntary or involuntary hazing. These situations will be supervised properly, respectful of all participants, perpetuate the best of the traditions that the Army embraces, and leave all participants and spectators feeling proud to be a member of or associated with the U.S. Army. >         Chapter 3  >         Training >           >         3-1.  IET strategy >           >         IET commanders and commandants will ensure their training programs incorporate the following tenets of the TRADOC IET strategy. >           >            a.  Total immersion:  The IET environment is the total immersion of IET Soldiers in a positive environment with active leadership.  This environment establishes and enforces the Army’s standards, provides positive role models; and uses every training opportunity to reinforce essential Soldier skills and develop a Warrior mentality.  Officer and NCO leadership is the cornerstone of a positive IET environment and a successful transformat