So-called “culture of fear” trumps honesty and integrity. Everyone who has ever taken a test has experienced test anxiety. Those with honesty and integrity tough it out and do their best. Unfortunately, these Air Force officers didn’t and should face the consequences of being dishonest and having no integrity. Losers.
Unfortunately, “results” has trumped “integrity” for a long time. Since the liberals have succeeded in stifling Christianity amongst the military leaders things like this have simply become more conspicuous.
And the dishonest ones who lack integrity keep their jobs and get promoted. Thus the honest ones want to be able to move forward as well.
I suppose the mentality is "if everyone cheats, then no one is cheating." It doesn't stand the moral test, but it's quite common nonetheless.