The Army Profession
Q1: What is the Army Profession?
A: The Army Profession is a unique vocation of experts certified in the ethical
application of landpower, serving under civilian authority and entrusted to defend
the Constitution and the American people.
Q2: What are the five essential characteristics of the Army Profession?
A:
Trust
Military Expertise
Honorable Service
Esprit de Corps
Stewardship of the Profession
Q3: Why is trust the bedrock of the Army Profession?
A: Trust is essential because it is the foundation for effective relationships within the
Army and with the American people. Without trust, the Army cannot function
effectively.
Q4: What does it mean to be a “professional” in the Army?
, A: A professional is a soldier or Army civilian who demonstrates competence,
character, and commitment in service to the nation.
Q5: Who are the members of the Army Profession?
A: All soldiers (officers, warrant officers, enlisted) and Army civilians.
✅ Section 2: The Army Ethic
Q6: What is the Army Ethic?
A: The Army Ethic is the evolving set of laws, values, and beliefs deeply embedded
within the Army culture that motivates and guides ethical conduct.
Q7: What are the two sources of the Army Ethic?
A:
Legal foundations (Constitution, laws, regulations)
Moral foundations (Army Values, creeds, oaths, warrior ethos)
Q8: What are the seven Army Values?
A:
Loyalty
Duty
Respect
Selfless Service
Honor
Integrity
Q1: What is the Army Profession?
A: The Army Profession is a unique vocation of experts certified in the ethical
application of landpower, serving under civilian authority and entrusted to defend
the Constitution and the American people.
Q2: What are the five essential characteristics of the Army Profession?
A:
Trust
Military Expertise
Honorable Service
Esprit de Corps
Stewardship of the Profession
Q3: Why is trust the bedrock of the Army Profession?
A: Trust is essential because it is the foundation for effective relationships within the
Army and with the American people. Without trust, the Army cannot function
effectively.
Q4: What does it mean to be a “professional” in the Army?
, A: A professional is a soldier or Army civilian who demonstrates competence,
character, and commitment in service to the nation.
Q5: Who are the members of the Army Profession?
A: All soldiers (officers, warrant officers, enlisted) and Army civilians.
✅ Section 2: The Army Ethic
Q6: What is the Army Ethic?
A: The Army Ethic is the evolving set of laws, values, and beliefs deeply embedded
within the Army culture that motivates and guides ethical conduct.
Q7: What are the two sources of the Army Ethic?
A:
Legal foundations (Constitution, laws, regulations)
Moral foundations (Army Values, creeds, oaths, warrior ethos)
Q8: What are the seven Army Values?
A:
Loyalty
Duty
Respect
Selfless Service
Honor
Integrity
