The study investigated whether cadets at military academies differ significantly from university students in their beliefs about responsibility, honor, and idealism and whether any such differences result from institutional socialization practices. An analysis of data in a longitudinal study found that military cadets have a higher degree of responsibility, honor, and idealism than university students and that institutional socialization practices at military academies play a role in inculcating such beliefs. Further analysis revealed that individual differences in personal experiences among cadets also affect their degree of and belief in responsibility, honor, and idealism.