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You accidentally knock over the flag stand while nobody is looking. What does the cadet standard expect?

Be honest and take responsibility.

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  1. Be honest and own up to it ✔
  2. Quietly fix it and say nothing
  3. Mention it only if someone asks

Why: The second positive behavior in the Standards of Cadet Conduct is to be honest and take responsibility for your actions, even small accidents.

Huh, didn't know that: Owning up early usually makes a small problem much easier to fix.

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Why did the honest cadet bring a mirror? To reflect on what happened.
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Answer: Be honest and own up to it. The second positive behavior in the Standards of Cadet Conduct is to be honest and take responsibility for your actions, even small accidents.

  1. CAPR 60-1, Cadet Program Management (18 Aug 2025), Table 1.1 Standards of Cadet Conduct www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf
    Be honest and take responsibility for your actions.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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