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TRADOC Pam 525-3-7-01To promulgate a more individual expression of the Soldier’s identity than the values and theirassociated virtues, Generals Eric Shinseki and Peter Schoomaker, successive Army Chiefs ofStaff at the century’s turn, issued a statement of the warrior’s ethos and its encompassingSoldier’s Creed. The Soldier’s Creed reflects the Army values and expresses, publicly, theessence and enduring virtues of the American warrior, the expectations of all uniformed Armymembers for themselves and their fellow Soldiers.Field Manual (FM) 1, The Army, officially embodies Army values and Soldiers in the contextof the history and traditions of Army service and illustrated in the conduct of Medal of Honorrecipients. The creed and these values are part of every Soldier’s acculturation to militaryservice. While their form or language may adjust in the future, they are unlikely to change intheir intent.Moral, Ethical, Warrior Spirit ImportanceMilitary character and theprofessional military ethic formthe foundation of the Armyprofession and the bond of trustwith the Nation. There is noformal expression of theprofessional military ethic, butthere is general agreement that itconsists of the shared values,attitudes, and beliefs that establishthe standards of competency forthe profession and guide theconduct of Soldiers. The systemof ethical standards and principlesdefines Soldiers’ commitment tothe Nation. The Army Values, thewarrior ethos, the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Creed, the Soldiers Creed, the oath ofenlistment, and the oath of office articulate the norms and beliefs that guide military service.Adhering to the professional military ethic requires an understanding of the standards of personaland professional practice that Soldiers must demonstrate every day, in every duty, in peace and inwar. More than a body of rules for individual behavior, the professional military ethic generatesan ethos that encompasses the character of, and values peculiar to, the profession of arms. Thefunctional requirements of warfighting, the democratic traditions of military service, laws andcustoms of land warfare, and our own national values, the oaths of commissioning andenlistment, and Army heritage, and traditions shape and influence the professional military ethic.The professional military ethic in turn establishes an obligation of service not shared by allother citizens. This obligation begins with the oaths taken upon entering the Army, “a moralcommitment, made publicly, which we secure with our reputation.” 8 Nowhere is the significanceand power of the oath better captured than in the capstone manual FM 1.18
TRADOC Pam 525-3-7-01Members of the American military profession swear to support and defend adocument, the Constitution of the United States—not a leader, people,government or territory. That solemn oath ties military service directly to thegoverning document of the Nation. It instills a nobility of purpose within eachmember of the Armed Forces and should provide deep personal meaning to allwho serve. The profession holds common standards and a code of ethics derivedfrom common moral obligations undertaken in its members’ oaths of office.These unite members of all the services in their common purpose: defending theConstitution and protecting the Nation’s interests, at home and abroad against allthreats.Ultimately, the professional military ethic rooted in fundamental American Constitutionallaws distinguishes a member of the American profession of arms from irregulars, mercenaries,terrorists, or members of another armed force. Legitimacy in the eyes of the government andAmerican society is largely contingent on the application of the military ethic and the structure itgives the other attributes of the military profession, but this affords the profession considerablescope for autonomous self-regulation to ensure professional effectiveness.The Army exists to serve the American people, protect enduring national interests, and tosupport and defend the constitution. The professional military ethic is essential to this primarymission. Over time, adherence to the professional military ethic produces habits of ethical andprofessional behavior essential to the primary mission. Lived by all Soldiers, a strongprofessional military ethic and moral character are the foundation for the warrior spirit that mustpermeate the entire force today and in future full spectrum operations.1-7. Challenges to the Future SoldierJust as today, tomorrow’s warriors must perform their vital functions in the face of grievouswounds, injury, or death. Often in future conflicts avoiding harming the innocent or inflictingexcessive damage will assume critical importance to mission accomplishment. This can createcircumstances more complex and frustrating than the acceptance of the straightforward risk ofengaging an armed foe on the battlefield. The Soldier must prepare for transitions from intenseclose combat, to providing security or humanitarian assistance to hostile or indifferent others.The presence of embedded and ubiquitous media increases leaders’ challenges to remainsensitive to the wear and tear of even routine duties, and to remind Soldiers of the ethicalresponsibilities of their honorable calling as American Soldiers.Achieving technical competence and increasing cognitive abilities require better training andeducation. This training and advanced technical competence will create opportunities forSoldiers to opt out of continued service and join the civilian workforce. The Army mustrecognize and address this challenge if it is to retain these Soldiers in sufficient numbers andquality.Because Army ground forces are expensive and no longer can rely on an endless supply ofrecruits, there may be an insufficient number of Soldiers available for prolonged deployments.The pressures on family maintenance imposed by successive separations will become as familiar19
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<strong>TRADOC</strong> <strong>Pam</strong> <strong>525</strong>-3-7-<strong>01</strong>To promulgate a more individual expression of the Soldier’s identity than the values and theirassociated virtues, Generals Eric Shinseki and Peter Schoomaker, successive <strong>Army</strong> Chiefs ofStaff at the century’s turn, issued a statement of the warrior’s ethos and its encompassingSoldier’s Creed. The Soldier’s Creed reflects the <strong>Army</strong> values and expresses, publicly, theessence and enduring virtues of the American warrior, the expectations of all uniformed <strong>Army</strong>members for themselves and their fellow Soldiers.Field Manual (FM) 1, The <strong>Army</strong>, officially embodies <strong>Army</strong> values and Soldiers in the contextof the history and traditions of <strong>Army</strong> service and illustrated in the conduct of Medal of Honorrecipients. The creed and these values are part of every Soldier’s acculturation to militaryservice. While their form or language may adjust in the future, they are unlikely to change intheir intent.Moral, Ethical, Warrior Spirit ImportanceMilitary character and theprofessional military ethic formthe foundation of the <strong>Army</strong>profession and the bond of trustwith the Nation. There is noformal expression of theprofessional military ethic, butthere is general agreement that itconsists of the shared values,attitudes, and beliefs that establishthe standards of competency forthe profession and guide theconduct of Soldiers. The systemof ethical standards and principlesdefines Soldiers’ commitment tothe Nation. The <strong>Army</strong> Values, thewarrior ethos, the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Creed, the Soldiers Creed, the oath ofenlistment, and the oath of office articulate the norms and beliefs that guide military service.Adhering to the professional military ethic requires an understanding of the standards of personaland professional practice that Soldiers must demonstrate every day, in every duty, in peace and inwar. More than a body of rules for individual behavior, the professional military ethic generatesan ethos that encompasses the character of, and values peculiar to, the profession of arms. Thefunctional requirements of warfighting, the democratic traditions of military service, laws andcustoms of land warfare, and our own national values, the oaths of commissioning andenlistment, and <strong>Army</strong> heritage, and traditions shape and influence the professional military ethic.The professional military ethic in turn establishes an obligation of service not shared by allother citizens. This obligation begins with the oaths taken upon entering the <strong>Army</strong>, “a moralcommitment, made publicly, which we secure with our reputation.” 8 Nowhere is the significanceand power of the oath better captured than in the capstone manual FM 1.18