The problem is that there was a culture of fear set up, where everyone felt that the tests had to be 100% perfect or you get fired.
So they cheated. Just like what happens when you mandate testing in schools. Some would rather cheat, since the payoff is great and the risk is low.
Comments brought to mind the concept that “laws easily obeyed are laws simply worded”. At a loss for attribution, but it goes back to the Founders I believe. In our time, it’s SOP for opinions of Justice Thomas.
Beginning with “up or out” promotion policy, a culture of fear in the military is too true. It’s also alive and killing careers of otherwise good folks on civvy street. Saltiness aside, nothing wrong with being in-grade for a hitch or two.
What is wrong with testing in schools?