THE ARMY VALUES

The Army Values. If you spell out leadership as LDRSHIP, each one of those letters
spells out the Army values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless service, Honor, Integrity,
and Personal courage. The Army has always had values, dating back to Baron von
Steuben at Valley Forge in 1778 when he established those attributes and traits that
an NCO should have. The values apply to every soldier who wears the uniform, from
E-1 through O-10, Active, Guard, and Reserve. Army Chief of Staff General Eric
Shinseki will live by the same set of values that he expects every private to live by,
and I'll do the same. The Army values are leadership; leadership is Army
values.SMA Robert E. Hall

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Many people know what the words Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and
Personal Courage mean. But how often do you see someone actually live up to them? Soldiers learn
these values in detail during Basic Combat Training (BCT), from then on they live them every day in
everything they do — whether they’re on the job or off. In short, the Seven Core Army Values listed
below are what being a Soldier is all about.

LOYALTY

Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other Soldiers.
Bearing true faith and allegiance is a matter of believing in and devoting yourself to something or
someone. A loyal Soldier is one who supports the leadership and stands up for fellow Soldiers. By
wearing the uniform of the U.S. Army you are expressing your loyalty. And by doing your share, you
show your loyalty to your unit.

DUTY

Fulfill your obligations. Doing your duty means more than carrying out your assigned tasks. Duty
means being able to accomplish tasks as part of a team. The work of the U.S. Army is a complex
combination of missions, tasks and responsibilities — all in constant motion. Our work entails
building one assignment onto another. You fulfill your obligations as a part of your unit every time
you resist the temptation to take “shortcuts” that might undermine the integrity of the final product.

RESPECT

Treat people as they should be treated. In the Soldier’s Code, we pledge to “treat others with dignity
and respect while expecting others to do the same.” Respect is what allows us to appreciate the best
in other people. Respect is trusting that all people have done their jobs and fulfilled their duty. And
self-respect is a vital ingredient with the Army value of respect, which results from knowing you have
put forth your best effort. The Army is one team and each of us has something to contribute.

SELFLESS SERVICE

Put the welfare of the nation, the Army and your subordinates before your own. Selfless service is
larger than just one person. In serving your country, you are doing your duty loyally without thought
of recognition or gain. The basic building block of selfless service is the commitment of each team
member to go a little further, endure a little longer, and look a little closer to see how he or she can
add to the effort.

HONOR

Live up to Army values. The nation’s highest military award is The Medal of Honor. This award goes
to Soldiers who make honor a matter of daily living — Soldiers who develop the habit of being
honorable, and solidify that habit with every value choice they make. Honor is a matter of carrying
out, acting, and living the values of respect, duty, loyalty, selfless service, integrity and personal
courage in everything you do.

INTEGRITY

Do what’s right, legally and morally. Integrity is a quality you develop by adhering to moral
principles. It requires that you do and say nothing that deceives others. As your integrity grows, so
does the trust others place in you. The more choices you make based on integrity, the more this
highly prized value will affect your relationships with family and friends, and, finally, the
fundamental acceptance of yourself.

PERSONAL COURAGE

Face fear, danger or adversity (physical or moral). Personal courage has long been associated with
our Army. With physical courage, it is a matter of enduring physical duress and at times risking
personal safety. Facing moral fear or adversity may be a long, slow process of continuing forward on
the right path, especially if taking those actions is not popular with others. You can build your
personal courage by daily standing up for and acting upon the things that you know are honorable.

The Seven Values are Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service,

Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. The Army Values are
important and guide soldiers and leaders to do what is right on
a day to day basis within their career. The Army Values are
known as the foundation of the army. Even though people
know the meaning of these values, not everyone actually lives
up to them, but soldiers are taught in Basic Combat Training
(BCT) the details of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service,
Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. These Seven Core
Army Values are what make a Soldier, they are a part of what
separates us from other organizations. The Army Values are
definitely needed to be a good, successful soldier.
The definition…show more content…
Leaders must apply the Army Values when leading soldiers
because of the fact that it builds trust and a bond. The same
goes for the soldiers, in order for them both to work as an
effective team and to get the mission done efficiently they both
must live by these values. Once these values are integrated in a
soldier’s lifestyle, it becomes too easy to work as a unit. An
example on how loyalty and respect fits in a day to day to
situation would be, a soldier witnessing a misunderstanding
with his or her team leader and a higher ranking NCO, the
soldier knows that his or her team leader is in the right. The
soldier shows loyalty by standing by their team leader and
shows respect by approaching both their team leader and the
higher ranking NCO with tact to explain the situation from
their understanding and what they witnessed. When a soldier
and leader applies integrity into their day to day operation, they
trust each other to do the right thing at all times. Honor plays
also plays a major part in a soldier’s and leader’s work
environment as well, that is just living up to the Army Values.
Once they develop that habit they’re showing that they are
honorable. An individual shows selfless service simply by put
others before yourself. This is the mindset one must have
especially on the battle field, because in that situation you are
not fighting for yourself, you are fighting for the man or
woman to the left or right of you so that they can make it home
to their loved ones. These are just a few of the army values and
how they play an important part in an effective leader and
follower’s day to day
The Seven Values are Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service,
Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. The Army Values are
important and guide soldiers and leaders to do what is right on
a day to day basis within their career. The Army Values are
known as the foundation of the army. Even though people
know the meaning of these values, not everyone actually lives
up to them, but soldiers are taught in Basic Combat Training
(BCT) the details of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service,
Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. These Seven Core
Army Values are what make a Soldier, they are a part of what
separates us from other organizations. The Army Values are
definitely needed to be a good, successful soldier.
The definition…show more content…
Leaders must apply the Army Values when leading soldiers
because of the fact that it builds trust and a bond. The same
goes for the soldiers, in order for them both to work as an
effective team and to get the mission done efficiently they both
must live by these values. Once these values are integrated in a
soldier’s lifestyle, it becomes too easy to work as a unit. An
example on how loyalty and respect fits in a day to day to
situation would be, a soldier witnessing a misunderstanding
with his or her team leader and a higher ranking NCO, the
soldier knows that his or her team leader is in the right. The
soldier shows loyalty by standing by their team leader and
shows respect by approaching both their team leader and the
higher ranking NCO with tact to explain the situation from
their understanding and what they witnessed. When a soldier
and leader applies integrity into their day to day operation, they
trust each other to do the right thing at all times. Honor plays
also plays a major part in a soldier’s and leader’s work
environment as well, that is just living up to the Army Values.
Once they develop that habit they’re showing that they are
honorable. An individual shows selfless service simply by put
others before yourself. This is the mindset one must have
especially on the battle field, because in that situation you are
not fighting for yourself, you are fighting for the man or
woman to the left or right of you so that they can make it home
to their loved ones. These are just a few of the army values and
how they play an important part in an effective leader and
follower’s day to day
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The Army Values are a specific set of characteristics that are essential to the Army.
The Army instills these values into all Soldiers and Civilians with an expectation that
they live them every day, in everything they do – on and off duty. These values
are Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage.
What has the Army done / is doing?
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s Center for Initial Military
Training and Center for the Army Profession and Ethic (CAPE) continuously improve the
Drill Sergeant Academy to produce drill sergeants who are equipped to instill Army
Values, competence and commitment into trainees. Drill sergeants begin training
new recruits from the first time the trainees enter a recruiting station until they
complete initial entry training. Soldiers apply these Army Values by following the
principles found in the Soldier’s Creed. This includes serving as the nation’s warriors,
operating in teams, placing the mission first and refusing to quit or leave a fallen
comrade behind.
Army Civilians learn about the Army Values in the civilian Foundation Course, and they
apply these values through the principles of the Army Civilian Corps Creed. This creed
includes dedicated service to Soldiers and civilians, supporting the mission and
providing continuity during war and peace.
What continued efforts does the Army have planned for the future?
CAPE continues to assess the state of the Army Profession, creates doctrine about
the profession and its values and assists with Army-wide efforts. The center also
integrates Army profession, ethic and character development doctrine into Soldier
and civilian training and education as well as Army operations. The Army has more
than 60 publications focused on the profession, ethics and character development.
Soldiers and civilians mature by studying the Army Profession and applying Army
Values throughout their service. Through continuous learning, Soldiers must
continue to recommit to these values as they grow in their roles, rank and
responsibilities.

Why is this important to the Army?

Army Values and the Army Profession are essential to readiness. Soldiers are the
strength of the Army and the nation, and force readiness begins with Soldiers who
learn and apply the Army Values. This translates into unit readiness by strengthening
individual Soldier resilience and personal readiness.

The values form the foundation of a culture of teamwork, excellence and respect,
which in turn, contributes to a strong and ready Army that can improvise, adapt and
overcome – an Army that is postured to defeat any adversary in the future
operational environment.

The Army Values are a specific set of characteristics that are essential to the Army. The
Army instills these values into all Soldiers and Civilians with an expectation that they
live them every day, in everything they do – on and off duty. These values are Loyalty,
Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage.
What has the Army done / is doing?
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s Center for Initial Military Training and
Center for the Army Profession and Ethic (CAPE) continuously improve the Drill
Sergeant Academy to produce drill sergeants who are equipped to instill Army Values,
competence and commitment into trainees. Drill sergeants begin training new recruits
from the first time the trainees enter a recruiting station until they complete initial
entry training. Soldiers apply these Army Values by following the principles found in
the Soldier’s Creed. This includes serving as the nation’s warriors, operating in teams,
placing the mission first and refusing to quit or leave a fallen comrade behind.
Army Civilians learn about the Army Values in the civilian Foundation Course, and
they apply these values through the principles of the Army Civilian Corps Creed. This
creed includes dedicated service to Soldiers and civilians, supporting the mission and
providing continuity during war and peace.
What continued efforts does the Army have planned for the future?
CAPE continues to assess the state of the Army Profession, creates doctrine about the
profession and its values and assists with Army-wide efforts. The center also integrates
Army profession, ethic and character development doctrine into Soldier and civilian
training and education as well as Army operations. The Army has more than 60
publications focused on the profession, ethics and character development. Soldiers and
civilians mature by studying the Army Profession and applying Army Values
throughout their service. Through continuous learning, Soldiers must continue to
recommit to these values as they grow in their roles, rank and responsibilities.
Why is this important to the Army?
Army Values and the Army Profession are essential to readiness. Soldiers are the
strength of the Army and the nation, and force readiness begins with Soldiers who learn
and apply the Army Values. This translates into unit readiness by strengthening
individual Soldier resilience and personal readiness.
The values form the foundation of a culture of teamwork, excellence and respect, which
in turn, contributes to a strong and ready Army that can improvise, adapt and
overcome – an Army that is postured to defeat any adversary in the future operational
environment.
Resources:
Army Values
Center for the Army Profession and Ethic
U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training
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The Army Core Values – Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity
and Personal Courage. These seven values are the foundation to be inculcated
by all Soldiers upon entry to the U.S. Army. Through these core values, we
engender the trust that makes Soldiers of our free nation reliable in battle. The
values set the standard for every U.S. Soldier and define what being a Soldier is
all about. The Army Core Values foster a specific culture, ethos, ideal and
leadership style that has forged our Army to be the very best in the world and
never fail in successfully defending our nation for the past 239 years. While our
equipment, doctrine and mission may continue to evolve, these core values
must remain constant and timeless.

It is the duty of all Soldiers to not only live these values, but demand the same
standards from our fellow Soldiers and leaders. Army doctrine defines
leadership as, “the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction
and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization ... Army
leaders motivate people both inside and outside the chain of command to
pursue actions, focus thinking and shape decisions for the greater good of the
organization.” Leaders are those individuals who have vision, serve as the moral
and ethical compass, learn, think, adapt, balance risk with opportunity, build
teams and inspire others to achieve success. Army leaders are developed based
on a core set of skills and attributes which establish what leaders need to “be,
know and do.” Leaders are expected to be individuals who display outstanding
character, strong presence, sound intellect and who through positive leadership
can develop and achieve goals. Leaders of influence recognize that providing
purpose and vision is the key to team success and mission accomplishment.
These are the attributes

and competencies the Army looks for in its leaders.

It is the responsibility of all leaders in our Army to set the example as we

continue to move forward. All Army leaders are accountable for demonstrating
unimpeachable integrity and character and remaining truthful in word and deed.
In recent addresses, Gen. Ray Odierno has highlighted “the three C’s for leaders:
competence, commitment and character.” Stating that, “competence without
character is a dangerous thing.” While competence may allow us to win the
battle, it is the commitment and character that inspire us to victory in the
greater campaign.
 Within the Army Core Values lies the leader’s responsibility of mentorship to
develop the strong leaders of the future. Our junior leaders need and deserve
continuous professional development. Mentorship is both an art and duty
acquired only through experience and untiring dedication to a subordinate’s
success. Providing direct mentorship to junior leaders and Soldiers is pivotal to
an increasingly dynamic and evolving Army. This direct experience linked to the
ideals of the Army Values will continue to be an indispensable learning method
in the Army. There must be a symbiotic relationship of influence between senior
and junior leaders.

Mentorship focuses not only on the challenges and changes that the Army faces,
but also develops morally straight and mentally strong leaders and Soldiers. The
internalization of the Army Values is the first step toward the directed influence
in the development of junior leaders and Soldiers. Our junior leaders will set the
standard for the future. That is why the relationship between junior and senior
leaders is so vital. The intent is to inspire excellence within junior leaders, within
our units and organizations, and within the Army. When junior leaders become
mentors, instruct moral reasoning, sound judgment and accomplish missions to
standard within the construct of the Army Core Values, mentorship is a success.
With leaders setting the example and inspiring competence, commitment and
character in our junior leaders, we will continue to succeed in our mission and
live ARMY STRONG.

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