Breaches of integrity or moral standards are intolerable. Say your peace. Get on with the mission. It can be done. Don't be a nay sayer or a hand wringer.
Optimism is a force multiplier.
Credit for success belongs to everyone. Credit for failure belongs to the senior man present. Accept nothing less than high standards no matter how small the task. It is not unmanly to get along with and work in harmony with the higher headquarters staff. Crisis action decisions demand calm leadership.