Army Values 13
The 7 Army Values; Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage, are the guiding force in the actions and conduct of every member of the U.S. Army today. Our failure to understand and utilize the moral and ethical guidelines expressed by the Army Values lead to troubled Soldiers and bad leaders.
Loyalty
Bear true faith and allegiance to the US Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other Soldiers. Be loyal to the nation and its heritage. Loyalty is a two-way street: you should not expect loyalty without being prepared to give it as well. The loyalty of your people is a gift they give you when, and only when, you deserve it—when you train them well, treat them fairly, and live by the concepts you talk about. Remember, Soldiers fight for each other—loyalty is that commitment. A loyal Soldier must observe higher headquarters’ priorities and work within the system without manipulating it for personal gain. Loyalty extends tor all members of all components of the Army. Both the reserve component (Army National Guard and Army Reserve) and Army civilians all play an increasingly active role in the Army’s mission.
Duty
Fulfill your obligations. The essence of duty is acting in the absence of orders or direction from others, based on an inner sense of what is morally and professionally right. Duty begins with everything required of you by law, regulation, and orders; but it includes much more than that. As a professional, do your work not just to the minimum standard. It is important to work to the very best of your ability. It is also important to commit to excellence in all aspects of your professional responsibility so that when the job is done they can look back and say, “I couldn’t have given any more.” Take the initiative, figuring out what needs to be done before being told what to do. What’s more, take full responsibility for your actions and those of your subordinates. Never shade the truth to make the unit
Loyalty
Bear true faith and allegiance to the US Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other Soldiers. Be loyal to the nation and its heritage. Loyalty is a two-way street: you should not expect loyalty without being prepared to give it as well. The loyalty of your people is a gift they give you when, and only when, you deserve it—when you train them well, treat them fairly, and live by the concepts you talk about. Remember, Soldiers fight for each other—loyalty is that commitment. A loyal Soldier must observe higher headquarters’ priorities and work within the system without manipulating it for personal gain. Loyalty extends tor all members of all components of the Army. Both the reserve component (Army National Guard and Army Reserve) and Army civilians all play an increasingly active role in the Army’s mission.
Duty
Fulfill your obligations. The essence of duty is acting in the absence of orders or direction from others, based on an inner sense of what is morally and professionally right. Duty begins with everything required of you by law, regulation, and orders; but it includes much more than that. As a professional, do your work not just to the minimum standard. It is important to work to the very best of your ability. It is also important to commit to excellence in all aspects of your professional responsibility so that when the job is done they can look back and say, “I couldn’t have given any more.” Take the initiative, figuring out what needs to be done before being told what to do. What’s more, take full responsibility for your actions and those of your subordinates. Never shade the truth to make the unit