Ultimately, it means we must have respect for fellow members and practice self-discipline. Excellence ordinarily means accomplishing the mission well and that s a good place to start breaking down this concept. In the CAP, the nature of our mission demands we must focus on the results and get the job done right the first time and on time. Mission failure can have disastrous consequences and must not be tolerated. If I settle for less than my best effort, then I must live with less than my best self, and I won't then like myself very much.
Genuine respect involves viewing another person as an individual of fundamental worth.
On 9 November 1967, while on a flight over North Vietnam, Captain Sijan ejected from his disabled aircraft and successfully evaded capture for more than 6 weeks. During this time, he was seriously injured and suffered from shock and extreme weight loss due to lack of food. After being captured by North Vietnamese soldiers, Captain Sijan was taken to a holding point for subsequent transfer to a Prisoner of War camp. In his emaciated and crippled condition, he overpowered one of his guards and he crawled into the jungle, only to be recaptured after several hours. He was then transferred to another prison camp where he was kept in solitary confinement and interrogated at length.