PACE has assembled a repository of "Ethical Mishap" cases to provide lessons learned to all Airmen. These are real cases of Airmen who violated the United States Code (USC), Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), Department of Defense (DoD) guidance, or the Air Force Core Values. These cases demonstrate the consequences to American Airmen who made poor choices while serving in the Profession of Arms.
All cases have been adjudicated through appropriate judicial punishment, non-judicial punishment, or administrative action and are no longer active.
The following definitions apply to "Warnings", "Cautions", and "Notes" found throughout the Ethical Mishap cases.
WARNING - This conduct betrays the trust of fellow Airmen and discredits the Air Force; judicial punishment, imprisonment, and a loss of career could result.
CAUTION - This conduct diminishes the trust of fellow Airmen and discredits the Air Force; non-judicial punishment could follow and negatively impact a career.
NOTE - A standard of conduct or Air Force Core Value which is considered essential to emphasize.