Honor Concept??? I went to VMI, and the Honor CODE was very simple:
A Cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.
Pretty simple. Here’s a concept, stick with what works, a clear Honor Code.
“Honor Concept??? I went to VMI, and the Honor CODE was very simple:
A Cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.
Pretty simple. Here’s a concept, stick with what works, a clear Honor Code.”
USNA and USCGA have similar Honor Concepts.
When you get down to the nitty gritty, USNA Mids and USCGA Cadets have the option of counselling a wrongdoer to admit his wrongdoing, and only after they refuse, they are bound then to report said person.
I have been told that this concept has is basis in the sea services’ tradition for the skipper to be judge, jury, and executioner when at sea, which is not the pracitce of the land-based services.
The Honor Concept at USNA goes back to the mid- late-1800’s, but has been revised over the years.
Pretty simple. Here’s a concept, stick with what works, a clear Honor Code.
Essentially, the Boat School's is the exact same thing, without the final clause. Omitting that gives a mid the option to counsel rather than simply force him to make a report or face an honor violation himself. Cuts down on the rat/narc element quite a bit.