<p>“In a brief statement this week, the academy said that 19 cadets so far have admitted cheating on a Jan. 31 “fourth class knowledge test,” a routine exam on military affairs given weekly to all 1,200 freshmen. Among the 28 cadets under suspicion of cheating are 19 intercollegiate athletes, the academy said.”</p>
<p>Those 19 should be send packing immediately.</p>
<p>“Cadets said that if a student fails the weekly exam, which typically includes questions about the chain of command and military nomenclature, he or she is required to stay in the dorm over the following weekend. A second failure can result in the grounding of the upperclass cadet who is the designated leader for a group of freshmen, putting intense pressure on students to pass the test, they said.”</p>
<p>Yeah…</p>
<p>“The cheating was reported by classmates,”</p>
<p>A ray of hope.</p>
<p>" and the investigation is being led by cadets, a standard procedure under the academy’s honor code. Academy officials said the punishment has not been determined, but Allard said “it wouldn’t surprise me if a fair number got dismissed” from the academy."</p>
<p>I’m surprised that there would be any alternative for a cadet caught cheating but to be dismissed from the academy. This isn’t your local Podunk University (apologies to anyone from Podunk), its a military academy for future officers. What kind of standard does the Air Force want for their leaders?</p>