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The Army Standards

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The Army Standards The Army Standards Jimmie Leigh Simmons Dr. Tina M. Lamb Business Ethics 301 Abstract The Army is nothing like any other military worldwide. They set themselves apart from all other militaries. The standards are held to a higher level than most. I enjoy being in the Army. As a Noncommissioned officer we are charged to uphold the standard and in force the standards. We must groom soldiers to be a great product of the Army. There are measures we take into making a great soldier, to include moral foundations. The Army Values are strong basics for a foundation. In basic training they are taught the 7 values that can make or break you in the Army. Loyalty is to bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. …show more content…

Honor is a matter of carrying out, acting, and living the values of respect, duty, loyalty, selfless service, integrity and personal courage in everything you do. When you are in combat sometimes honor is all you can rely on. I am willing to die to keep my honor to my country and my family and my God. This is what distinguishes the United States Military apart from most countries military organizations. We put the honor of our country first and for most. The Army also instills integrity in each Soldier. Integrity Do what’s right, legally and morally. Integrity is a quality you develop by adhering to moral principles. It requires that you do and say nothing that deceives others. As your integrity grows, so does the trust others place in you. The more choices you make based on integrity, the more this highly prized value will affect your relationships with family and friends, and, finally, the fundamental acceptance of yourself. That takes a bigger person to do what is right at all times. Even when it is easier to take the easy left turn instead of the hard right turn. Personal Courage is a very big value that will get you through any obstacle you have whether it is a combat situation all the way to a non combat situation. Personal Courage is when you have the ability Face fear, danger or adversity (physical or moral). Personal courage has long been associated with our Army. With physical

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