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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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