
LDRSHIP (pronounced "leadership") is an
acronym
An acronym is a type of abbreviation consisting of a phrase whose only pronounced elements are the initial letters or initial sounds of words inside that phrase. Acronyms are often spelled with the initial Letter (alphabet), letter of each wor ...
for the seven basic
values of the
United States Army
The United States Army (USA) is the primary Land warfare, land service branch of the United States Department of Defense. It is designated as the Army of the United States in the United States Constitution.Article II, section 2, clause 1 of th ...
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Loyalty - bear true faith and allegiance to the
U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other soldiers.
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Duty - Fulfill your obligations.
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Respect - Treat people as they should be treated.
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Selfless Service - Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own.
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Honor - Live up to all the Army values.
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Integrity - Do what’s right, legally and morally.
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Personal Courage - Face fear, danger and adversity (physical or moral).
See also
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Leadership
Leadership, is defined as the ability of an individual, group, or organization to "", influence, or guide other individuals, teams, or organizations.
"Leadership" is a contested term. Specialist literature debates various viewpoints on the co ...
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United States Army
The United States Army (USA) is the primary Land warfare, land service branch of the United States Department of Defense. It is designated as the Army of the United States in the United States Constitution.Article II, section 2, clause 1 of th ...
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U.S. Soldier's Creed
References
External links
Army ValuesFM 1, The Army (14 June 2005)
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United States Army traditions