What is required if a recruit is detained or arrested?

Contacting the Recruit Training Officer in Charge (OIC) after being released is essential because it establishes a protocol for handling such serious situations. When a recruit is detained or arrested, it's necessary for them to inform the appropriate authority within their training program to ensure transparency and accountability.

This process helps maintain the integrity of the recruit's standing and allows the training program to support the recruit appropriately. It may be part of the policies and procedures that govern the recruit's conduct and obligations while in training. Fortifying communication through the OIC ensures that the training program has accurate information regarding the situation and can take any necessary actions that align with its policies.

Continuing duties or hoping for the best does not address the implications of an arrest and could lead to further complications in the recruit's training, while resigning from training would be a more drastic and unwarranted response. Thus, the focus should always be on following protocol by contacting the OIC after an incident.