Publication

This monograph discusses what the author perceives as the culture of deception and dishonesty in the US military and puts forward steps to how to change it. The authors examine the effect of this culture on individuals and analyze how ethical fading and rationalizing allow individuals to convince themselves that their honor and integrity are intact despite ethical compromise. They conclude by recommending open professional dialogue on the phenomenon, institutional restraint in the proliferation of requirements, and the acceptance of risk in leading truthfully at all levels.