Army Values Defined

LOYALTY – Bear true faith and allegiance to the United States Constitution, the Army,

your unit, and other Soldiers. Loyalty to the Nation, to the Army, to the unit, and to its

individual Soldiers is essential. The oath we take requires loyalty to the nation, and an

obligation to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. Loyalty to the Army

means supporting the military and civilian chain of command. This demands adherence to

the spirit as well as the letter of the lawful order. Loyalty to the unit is an expression of the

obligation between those who lead and those who are led, and those who serve alongside the

Soldier. This obligation includes devotion to the welfare of one’s comrades. It fosters

cohesion and engenders a sincere concern for the well-being of fellow Soldiers, and produces

dedication and pride in unit.

DUTY – Fulfill your obligations. The behavior required by moral obligation, demanded by

custom, or enjoined by feelings of rightness. Contained within the concept of duty are values

of integrity and selfless service, which give moral foundation to the qualities the ethos

demands of all Soldiers from private to general.

RESPECT – Treat people as they should be treated. Respect entails feeling and/or showing

deferential regard for someone or something. It is the willingness to show consideration or

appreciation. Respect is evident in the way we treat our subordinates, peers, and seniors. It

applies not only to relationships, but to areas such as other cultures, religious beliefs, and

ethnic heritage as well. As our appreciation and respect for others deepens, our unit and our

Army become more cohesive and better equipped for mission accomplishment. We

demonstrate respect when we show mutual positive regard for the significance of each other.

SELFLESS SERVICE – Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates

before your own. Selfless Service puts the welfare of the nation and the accomplishment of

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