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I believe there is more to the honor code than "Don't Lie, Cheat, or Steal". The concept also covers knowingly violating rules, or ignoring (covering up) those that do. Presumably, it is against the rules to smoke pot at the Academy (it sure is in the rest of the military), so that would be a violation. Knowing your neighbor smoked, but saying nothing, would also be a violation. AIUI.

I didn't know the honor code at USAFA included the "violating the rules" notion you suggest. I know that when I went to USNA the honor concept (not code) was very simple and it addressed lying, cheating or stealing -- and it did not (and I believe it still does not) include the "nor tolerate those who do" part and the "equally guilty for knowledge" part.

But things change and its been a long time since I was there . . . but USNA's honor code - which gave you alternatives ranging from doing nothing to talking to the individual in violation to reporting the violation to the honor committee - was much more aligned with real life, IMHO.