1.
Does the cadet honor code apply to all cadets in the wing?
2. What is meant by the term "toleration?"
3. How does the Honor Code operate?
4. What comprises the Academy’s leadership
program?
5. What military courses are required?
1. Does the cadet
honor code apply to all cadets in the wing?
Yes. Cadets are instructed during BCT that they must agree to live
by the Honor Code if they want to enter the cadet wing. The Honor
Code, which defines a minimum standard for the cadet wing, serves
as a basis upon which each cadet can build a personal code of ethical
behavior. The Honor Code states: "We will not lie, steal, or
cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does." The Honor Code
was adopted as an institutional standard by the Academy’s
first cadet class in 1956 and since its acceptance, the cadet wing
has exercised guardianship over it. The Academy has established
a Cadet Honor Committee to help maintain high ethical standards
within the wing and extend the ideals of the Honor Code.
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2. What is meant
by the term "toleration?"
The Honor Code clearly states that cadets will not tolerate a violation
of the code by another cadet. Experience with the code has proven
that this is the strong point in maintaining its effectiveness.
The Academy’s major honor problems have grown out of minor
ones. Isolated individual honor violations were tolerated by other
cadets and this encouraged the spread of more honor violations within
the cadet wing. The necessity for intolerance of such violations
becomes even clearer when one considers the purpose of our training
– to produce officers who will responsibly serve their country
rather than their personal interests. The non-toleration clause
represents the spirit within the cadet wing to hold its standards
high and to protect them. A cadet who suspects or knows of an Honor
Code violation is first encouraged to speak with the suspected cadet.
However, if the cadet has difficulty in coping with the situation,
the person is encouraged to talk with a cadet honor representative.
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3. How does the
Honor Code operate?
The administration of the Honor Code is accomplished by a joint
effort between cadets and Academy officers. Each possible Honor
Code violation is thoroughly investigated on the premise that the
accused cadet is honorable until a sufficient amount of reasonable
evidence shows otherwise. The primary sanction for code violations
is dismissal from the Academy. Some cadets, however, are retained
on probationary status. The main concern in the administration of
the code is that fairness and equity be maintained while teaching
the importance of personal responsibility and that the rights of
the cadets are fully protected during this process. Cadets are taught
the specifics of the administration of the Honor Code during BCT
and throughout their Academy experience.
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4. What comprises
the Academy’s leadership program?
The Academy Leadership Development Program is the "road map"
to cadet development and a continuous aspect of life at the Academy
from BCT to graduation. This program focuses on the Academy core
values – integrity first, service before self and excellence
in all we do. You must internalize these Core Values in order to
prepare yourself for a career of military service to the nation.
As a cadet, you’ll be held accountable to your cadet and officer
chain of command. You’ll gain experience through numerous,
diverse, coordinated activities that contribute to your leadership
development.
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5. What military
courses are required?
Several military courses are required during the academic year.
All cadets take a three to six-week tour of duty with an operational
Air Force unit each of their final three years to gain insight into
Air Force operations, the working environment and a 9-day bare base
deployment-training course. First- and second-class cadets are also
required to assume at least one leadership position in summer training
courses, such as BCT.
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