DUTIES OF A SOLDIER

Living well – living up to a higher standard

As a Soldier in the U.S. Army, your duties are to uphold the Constitution and protect America's freedoms. But it's not always work — Soldiers have free time just like everyone else to spend with friends and family, or take part in sports or hobbies. Soldiers also have access to Army benefits including continuing education programs, low-cost insurances, Army housing and more. Soldiers continually strengthen themselves mentally and physically through Ongoing Training. And most important — Soldiers live the Seven Core Army Values every day. It has never been a better time to join the Army.

LIVING THE ARMY VALUES

Seven Core Army Values

Many people know what the words Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage mean. But how often do you see someone actually live up to them, or commit to them as their core value system? Soldiers learn these values in detail during Basic Combat Training (BCT), from then on they live them every day in everything they do — whether they’re on the job or off. In short, the Seven Core Army Values listed below defines the true meaning of a Soldier and what being a Soldier is all about.