Army Values and the Leader
LOYALTY
Leaders who demonstrate loyalty:
Bear true faith and allegiance in the correct order to the Constitution, the Army, and the organization.
Observe higher headquarters' priorities.
Work within the system without manipulating it for personal gain.
DUTY
Leaders who demonstrate devotion to duty:
Fulfill obligations-professional, legal, and moral.
Carry out mission requirements.
Meet professional standards.
Set the example.
Comply with policies and directives.
Continually pursue excellence.
RESPECT
Leaders who demonstrate respect:
Treat people as they should be treated.
Create a climate of fairness and equal opportunity.
Are discreet and tactful when correcting or questioning others.
Show concern for and make an effort to check on the safety and well-being of others.
Are courteous.
Don't take advantage of positions of authority.
SELFLESS SERVICE
Leaders who demonstrate selfless service:
Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and subordinates before their own.
Sustain team morale.
Share subordinates' hardships.
Give credit for success to others and accept responsibility for failure themselves.
HONOR
Leaders who demonstrate honor:
Live up to Army values.
Don't lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those actions by others.
INTEGRITY
Leaders who demonstrate integrity:
Do what is right legally and morally.
Possess high personal moral standards.
Are honest in word and deed.
Show consistently good moral judgment and behavior.
Put being right ahead of being popular.
PERSONAL COURAGE
Leaders who demonstrate personal courage:
Show physical and moral bravery.
Take responsibility for decisions and actions.
Accept responsibility for mistakes and shortcomings.
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