It was not because they were ordered to act the way they did, but rather their behavior was the result of situation presented. They were told to “maintain law and order in the prison and that they were responsible for handling any trouble that might arise” (Zimbardo 109). Likewise, Kendrick was just ordered to carry out a code red, which means unwritten punishment in the marines, but made sure Santiago suffered the physical harm he inflicted on him. Kendrick complied with Jessup's wishes and carried out the order, prompting Dawson and Downey to follow Kendrick's.