23/04/2018
RESPONSIBILITIES OF SOLDIERS
1;Loyalty
Soldiers have a responsibility to defend the
Country Constitution and the Nation’s residents.
However, they also are expected to be loyal
to their fellow soldiers, their units and the
Army as a whole. Soldiers obey the orders
of their superiors and do not attempt to
undermine their leaders. They defend other
soldiers who need their help, whether it is
in the barracks or on the battlefield.
2;Duty
Soldiers fulfill their obligations in the best
manner possible. They contribute to the
efforts of a team, meet their personal
assignments and make every attempt to
fulfill every mission assigned. If they are in
charge of lower-ranking soldiers, they have
the duty to provide the leadership their
subordinates need to advance in the
military or fulfill an assignment.
3;Respect
Soldiers pledge to treat other people with
respect. Showing respect is not limited to
fellow soldiers. When on foreign soil,
soldiers respect the citizens, their customs
and their religious mores. Soldiers show
respect for their officers by obeying orders
and showing loyalty to their commanders.
Soldiers demonstrate respect for the Army
by wearing their uniforms properly,
maintaining a high standard of personal
grooming and conducting themselves in a
socially acceptable manner.
4;Personal Courage
Although the ability to face a combat
situation is part of personal courage, it is
not all of it. Personal courage involves doing
the right thing in all situations. It may mean
defending someone weaker or refusing to
be a party to a dishonorable act. At times,
soldiers must take stands that do not win
them a popularity contest among their
peers. Regardless, soldiers are responsible
for developing and maintaining their moral
and physical courage.
5;Selfless Service
The mission comes first. This means that
the needs of the country, the unit and
subordinates outweigh the personal needs
of the individual soldier. Soldiers fulfill their
missions without expecting rewards or
personal recognition. Each member of the
team should contribute maximum effort to
ensure the success of the mission.
6;Integrity
Integrity is doing what is morally and
ethically right, not just what is legal. Soldiers
behave with integrity when they do not
deceive others. They do not take the easy
way out, even if their actions may cause
them discomfort. They do not tolerate acts
of racism, sexual discrimination or abuse.
7;Honor
It is not by chance that the highest award
given to military personnel is named the
Medal of Honor. Honor encompasses all of
the other six core values to one extent or
another. It includes showing loyalty,
integrity, personal courage and respect. It is
serving selflessly, fulfilling duties and
treating others respectfully. It is refusing to
settle for dishonorable shortcuts
