Lance Corporal Harold W. Dawson, who is a role model to his friend and fellow Marine Louden Downey, constantly attempts to explain to Kaffee that the act the carried out was only done because it was demanded as an order. Dawson also heavily believes in his troops "code", which includes loyalty and honor like virtues. The viewer's respect for the Marines increases as they learn more about the hardships and importance of the Marine Corps placement in Cuba to protect the U.S.A. Dawson exhibits a great example of a person with great loyalty towards what he believes in.
Colonel Jessup, who is one of the most respected commanders in the marines, runs the military outpost in Cuba. He has a great belief in the Marine code because it gives American's their freedom that they deserved. However one code Jessup greatly believes in is that of "code red", which is frowned upon in the Marine regulations. Jessup insists that this unofficial rule keeps the marines in line, and if Marines strictly carried out their service as the book of regulations states, then America would not be free.
The victims in both "A Few Good Men" and "The Caine Mutiny", distinguished many differences between their fellow marines or nay