Army Values Brief

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Army Values Brief
SGM Lyle J. Hogue
US Army Infantry Center Retention Sergeant Major
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The Army Theme Our Army at War - Relevant and
ReadyOur Army is at war with nearly 50 percent
of its forces engaged in combat. We will continue
to be so for the foreseeable future. Our Army
is a proud member of the Joint Force expertly
serving our nation and its citizens as we
continuously strive toward new goals and improve
performance. Soldiers, their training,
readiness, and welfare are central to all we
do.Our individual and organizational approach
to our duties and tasks must reflect the
seriousness and sense of urgency characteristic
of an Army at war. Our Soldiers and our nation
deserve nothing less.We are at war.
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The American SoldierCenterpiece of the Army
Most effective, flexible and adaptable asset we
possess. Rapidly retasked from combat to
stability operations to Homeland Defense. Best
sensor receives processes information better
than any technology. Face of the United States
overseas. Everything we do is designed to support
the Soldier.
Our Soldiers are Warriors of character. They
exemplify these values every day and are the
epitome of our American spirit. They are the
heart of the Army. General Peter J. Schoomaker,
Army Chief of Staff
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Delivering a Relevant Ready Army to the Nation
Change is not new our Army has been changing
since day one. We are an Army that is constantly
learning and modernizing.
As long as the United States Army has existed we
have transformedand we always will. General
Peter J. Schoomaker, Army Chief of Staff
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Todays Army Worlds most powerful
Army Professional, values-based
organization Responsive and dominant Key partner
in the Joint Team Three components Active
Army Army Reserve Army National Guard
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Active Army Formed in 1775 Full-time federal
force of about 490,000 Soldiers Located in the
continental United States and abroad A strategic
instrument of national policy
In over 228 years of service our Army has never
failed the American people - and we never
will. General Peter J. Schoomaker, Army Chief of
Staff
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Army Reserve Formally designated in
1908 Part-time federal force of about 206,000
citizen Soldiers Comprises combat support and
combat service support forces
We make the Army whole. Lieutenant General
James R. Helmly, Chief, Army Reserve
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Army National Guard Formed in 1636 The oldest
component of the Armed Forces A dual
state-federal force of about 350,000 citizen
Soldiers Has 56 of the Army'scombat force
structure
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Soldier Statistics Average age is 26 More than
94 of incoming Soldiers have a high school
diploma More than 23 have some college Married
Soldiers make up more than half of the total
Army Force 47 of Soldiers have children Men
make up 85 and women 15 of the Active
Force women comprise 24 of the Reserve Force
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We AreAn Army Of One An Army of One embodies
both the strength and unity of the U.S. Army, as
well as the physical and mental force inside each
and every Soldier. It recognizes the
individual the unique talents that Soldiers
possess. At the same time, it means the Army
is one force with one mission and one set of
values. Our Soldiers are Warriors of
character. The Army is a united team -- a family.
It emphasizes the unity of the Active Army,
Army Reserve, Army National Guard, and veterans,
as well as the future Army leaders in ROTC and
the U.S. Military Academy.
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The Army Offers . . . Values Opportunity Life
skills Leadership
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Army Values Loyalty Duty Respect Selfless
Service Honor Integrity Personal Courage
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Army Values Loyalty Bear true faith and
allegiance to the Constitution, the Army, your
unit, and other Soldiers
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Army Values Duty Fulfill your obligations
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Army Values Respect Treat people as they
should be treated
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Army Values Selfless Service Put the welfare
of the Nation, the Army, and your subordinates
before your own
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Army Values Honor Live up to all the Army
values
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Army Values Integrity Do whats right, legally
and morally
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Army Values Personal Courage Face fear,
danger, or adversity, (physical or moral)
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The Power of Creeds
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Soldiers Creed I am an American Soldier. I am a
Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the
people of the United States and live the Army
Values. I will always place the mission first. I
will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I
will never leave a fallen comrade. I am
disciplined, physically and mentally
tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks
and drills. I always maintain my arms, my
equipment and myself. I am an expert and I am a
professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage and
destroy the enemies of the United States of
America in close combat. I am a guardian of
freedom and the American way of life. I am an
American Soldier.
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• Soldiers Creed
• Based on four tenets of the Warrior Ethos
• Always places mission first
• Never accepts defeat
• Never quits
• Never leaves a fallen comrade.

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NCO Creed No one is more professional than I. I
am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of
soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize
that I am a member of a time honored corps, which
is known as "The Backbone of the Army". I am
proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers
and will at all times conduct myself so as to
bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service
and my country regardless of the situation in
which I find myself. I will not use my grade or
position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal
safety. Competence is my watchword. My two
basic responsibilities will always be uppermost
in my mind -- accomplishment of my mission and
the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to
remain tactically and technically proficient. I
am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned Officer.
I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in
that role. All soldiers are entitled to
outstanding leadership I will provide that
leadership. I know my soldiers and I will always
place their needs above my own. I will
communicate consistently with my soldiers and
never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and
impartial when recommending both rewards and
punishment. Officers of my unit will have
maximum time to accomplish their duties they
will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn
their respect and confidence as well as that of
my soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I
serve seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I
will exercise initiative by taking appropriate
action in the absence of orders. I will not
compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I
will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to
forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned
Officers, leaders!
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West Point Honor Code A cadet will not lie,
cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.
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Ranger Creed Recognizing that I volunteered as
a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen
profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the
prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the
Rangers. Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger
is a more elite soldier who arrives at the
cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I
accept the fact that as a Ranger my country
expects me to move further, faster, and fight
harder than any other soldier. Never shall I
fail my comrades. I will always keep myself
mentally alert, physically strong, and morally
straight and I will shoulder more than my share
of the task whatever it may be, one hundred
percent and then some. Gallantly will I show
the world that I am a specially selected and well
trained soldier. My courtesy to superior
officers, neatness of dress, and care of
equipment shall set the example for others to
follow. Energetically will I meet the enemies
of my country. I shall defeat them on the field
of battle for I am better trained and will fight
with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger
word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall
into the hands of the enemy and under no
circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude
required to fight on to the Ranger objective and
complete the mission, though I be the lone
survivor.
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Army Values Lived
Randall David ShughartSergeant First Class, U.S.
Army Gary Ivan GordonMaster Sergeant, U.S. Army
Without a doubt, I owe my life to these two men
and their bravery.       
CW3 Mike Durant
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Career Counselor Creed I am honored to serve as
the honest broker for the soldier and the
commanders eyes and ears in the unit. I exist to
keep the Armys forces strong through the
retention of Americas sons and daughters, our
soldiers. I realize that since the birth of our
Army, before America was a nation, soldiers
required advice and counseling to decide the
proper course of action in doing their part to
defend our nation. My role is to tell the truth,
and to honestly represent my country and the
soldiers I serve to the utmost of my abilities.
To do less is to forsake my duties and my fellow
Career Counselors. I wear the Career Counselor
Badge with pride and full knowledge that this
very symbol epitomizes our nation and our duty to
sustain Americas fighting force. The musket on
my badge symbolizes the courage of our
forefathers and the role of the Army in defending
our nation. The eagle and stars represent the
spirit of the American people that we defend, and
whose soldiers careers have been placed in my
trust. The olive branch on my badge is the most
important part, for it signifies peace, that is
the goal of every American soldier. My
commanders and senior leaders will be assured
that their soldiers are afforded the most
effective counseling available. My superiors will
not be burdened with my duties and
responsibilities. Loyalty and honesty to
superiors, peers and subordinates are my
credentials. I will exercise initiative,
integrity and the courage to convey the Armys
story, good or bad to all those who serve with
me. I am a Career Counselor, by choice an advisor
to soldiers, leaders and peers. A trusted
intermediary that will never forget the
professional aspects of my existence.
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Army Values in Leader Development Be Who you
are on the inside Know What you know Do
How you act Kouzes and Posner Study Honest,
Competent, Forward-thinking, Inspiring
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Be, Know, Do Be Values and Attributes shape a
leaders character Authenticity
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Be, Know, Do Know Competence/Incompetence Inte
rpersonal, Conceptual, Technical, and Tactical
Skills Seeking Self-Improvement
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Be, Know, Do Do Character and Competence
provide fuel Leaders actions are the
engine Influencing, Operating, and Improving
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Summary Overview of the Army Army Values
(LDRSHIP) Creeds Warrior Ethos BKD Leader
Development Model
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Questions/Comments
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SGM Lyle J. Hogue US Army Infantry Center
Retention Sergeant Major DSN 835-8770