United States Army values

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In the wake of scandals that affected the U.S. Army in the mid- to late 1990's, the army officially adopted what have come to be known as "The 7 Army Values." The army began a campaign to attempt to instill the values into soldiers, a campaign which includes posters, classes, and mandatory wear of an "Army Values Tag" on the dog-tag chain. The seven army values are as follows:

  1. Loyalty - Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other soldiers.
  2. Duty - Fulfil your obligations.
  3. Respect - Treat people as they should be treated.
  4. Selfless Service - Put the welfare of the Nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own.
  5. Honor - Live up to all the Army values.
  6. Integrity - Do what's right, legally and morally.
  7. Personal Courage - Face fear, danger, or adversity (physical or moral).

The values were arranged to form the acronym LDRSHIP (leadership) to make it easier for soldiers to memorize.

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