Abuse/misuse of
authority/ power/position Abuse of authority/power/position is an arbitrary or
capricious exercise of power by a military member,
federal official or employee that injures or adversely
affects the rights of a subordinate by tyrannical,
careless or capricious conduct or continuous and/or
severe abusive language or that results in personal gain
or advantage to themselves. Misuse of position
includes a wide range of subjects such as improper use
of title/ position/rank (see Ethics). If the abuse of
position involves discrimination; i.e., creates a hostile
work environment, see Equal Opportunity.