From the beginning the United States Army lives, acts, breathes on Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage or also known as its acronym (LDRSHIP).
Many people know these words but, these 7 core values are at the base of every solider in service. From day one these 7 values are taught repeatedly, every soldier memorizes, trains and understands the important role they play in their Army lives. These values go far beyond just wearing the uniform and important in your army life they also go into your life outside of the army. In this essay I will be explaining and expanding on what I feel are the most important values, Integrity, Personal Courage and Respect are the 3 values that I feel that having an understanding of will make you a better person inside the United States Army and outside.
Integrity will be the first value I feel like it may be the most important in life as a whole. Integrity is doing what’s right morally and legally. Living by morals and doing what is right. Integrity to me means doing the right thing at all times even when no one is watching. Integrity is key to building bonds and trust. I feel integrity can only be achieved. In the Webster’s College Dictionary Forth Edition “integrity is the quality or state of being of sound moral principle; uprightness, honesty and sincerity”. With the more integrity you possess comes more work because you are trustworthy. Integrity Cohen sides with honesty and a strong character. Integrity keeps you honest and persuades you to do the right thing because it is right and nothing else.
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Without Personal Courage the United States Army wouldn’t even be in existent. To face ones fear, danger and adversity takes superior physical and mental toughness. Webster’s College Dictionary Fourth Edition says courage “the attitude of facing and dealing with anything deemed recognized as dangerous, difficult, or painful, instead of withdrawing from it”. Risking life, injury and personal safety is a part of the physical courage. Being worried and dealing with the fact that you have to face your fears and challenges is mental courage. Personal courage is also stepping up and taking action for things that are honorable to you. Personal Courage can also measured by one fearlessness, bravery or valor.
Respect is a two way street and must be given in order to be received, every person and soldier wants to be respected, according to the Webster’s College Dictionary Fourth Edition respect is “to feel of show honor or esteem for; held to a high regard”. Every solider and person in this world is responsible for showing respect. Respect and integrity go hand in hand, in the Seven Army Values “respect is to trust someone will fulfill their duties and accomplish what is expected of them”.
Respect comes in many forms and a variety of ways, you must first respect yourself before you can respect others. Soldiers respect is not just a given to their leaders, as quoted in the Creed of the non-commissioned officer “I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers”. In life gaining the respect of others is to treat others how you would like to be treated. Respect must come from the highest or person at the top all the way to the people on the bottom. No matter where you are at in life you must always remain humble and show respect and appreciation.
