Army Values & Leadership
LDRSHIP values, Soldier's Creed, Warrior Ethos, NCO Creed, Army Profession, ADP 6-22, leadership requirements model, attributes and competencies.
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01What does the acronym LDRSHIP stand for in the Army Values?
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage.
02Which Army Value is defined as 'Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other Soldiers'?
Loyalty.
03Which Army Value means 'Fulfill your obligations'?
Duty.
04Which Army Value is defined as 'Treat people as they should be treated'?
Respect.
05Which Army Value means 'Put the welfare of the Nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own'?
Selfless Service.
06Which Army Value is defined as 'Live up to Army Values'?
Honor.
07Which Army Value means 'Do what's right, legally and morally'?
Integrity.
08Which Army Value is defined as 'Face fear, danger, or adversity (physical or moral)'?
Personal Courage.
09What is the first line of the Soldier's Creed?
I am an American Soldier.
10How many tenets make up the Warrior Ethos?
Four: I will always place the mission first; I will never accept defeat; I will never quit; I will never leave a fallen comrade.
11What is the first tenet of the Warrior Ethos?
I will always place the mission first.
12What is the last tenet of the Warrior Ethos?
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
13The Soldier's Creed states 'I am a _____ and a member of a team.'
Warrior.
14What Army doctrinal publication covers Army Leadership and the Profession?
ADP 6-22, Army Leadership and the Profession.
15According to ADP 6-22, what are the three leader attributes?
Character, Presence, and Intellect.
16According to ADP 6-22, what are the three leader competencies?
Leads, Develops, and Achieves.
17Under the 'Character' attribute, what are the key components?
Army Values, Empathy, Warrior Ethos/Service Ethos, and Discipline.
18Under the 'Presence' attribute, what are the key components?
Military and professional bearing, Fitness, Confidence, and Resilience.
19Under the 'Intellect' attribute, what are the key components?
Mental agility, Sound judgment, Innovation, Interpersonal tact, and Expertise.
20What does the 'Leads' competency include?
Leads others, Extends influence beyond the chain of command, Leads by example, and Communicates.
21What does the 'Develops' competency include?
Creates a positive environment, Prepares self, and Develops others.
22What does the 'Achieves' competency include?
Gets results.
23Who recites the NCO Creed?
Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) — Corporals and Sergeants and above.
24What is the first line of the NCO Creed?
No one is more professional than I.
25The NCO Creed states 'I will exercise _____ and take appropriate corrective actions.'
Initiative.
26According to ADP 6-22, what is the definition of leadership?
The activity of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.
27What are the three levels of Army leadership?
Direct, Organizational, and Strategic.
28At what level do leaders typically have face-to-face contact with those they lead?
Direct leadership level.
29What does 'Be, Know, Do' refer to in Army leadership philosophy?
The foundational framework: Be (character/values), Know (competence/knowledge), Do (action/leadership skills).
30What ADP covers the Army Profession?
ADP 6-22 (combined with leadership as of 2019 revision). Previously ADRP 1, The Army Profession.
31What are the five essential characteristics of the Army Profession?
Trust, Military expertise, Honorable service, Esprit de corps, and Stewardship of the profession.
32What is the most important characteristic of the Army Profession?
Trust — it is the foundation of the Army's relationship with the American people, civilian leadership, and joint partners.
33What is 'Toxic Leadership' according to ADP 6-22?
A combination of self-centered attitudes, motivations, and behaviors that negatively affect subordinates, the organization, and mission performance.
34What regulation covers Army command policy including equal opportunity and leadership climate?
AR 600-20, Army Command Policy.
35In the Soldier's Creed, what does the phrase 'I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy' refer to?
The enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
36Which Army Value is considered the foundation from which all other values grow?
Integrity — doing what is right even when no one is watching.
37What does 'Esprit de Corps' mean in the context of the Army Profession?
The common spirit of enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group; shared pride and cohesion.
38What type of courage involves standing up for moral principles, even at personal risk?
Moral courage (a component of Personal Courage).
39What does 'Stewardship of the Profession' require of Army professionals?
Maintaining standards, caring for people, and ensuring the profession remains viable for future generations.
40What is an Army professional's obligation regarding unlawful orders?
Army professionals have a duty to disobey clearly unlawful orders and report them through appropriate channels.
41According to ADP 6-22, what does 'Extends influence beyond the chain of command' mean?
Building trust and achieving objectives with those outside one's direct authority, such as joint forces, interagency partners, and host nation personnel.
42The Soldier's Creed includes a commitment to what two things regarding the American way of life?
To guard it and to defend it — 'I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.'
43What is the Army's definition of discipline?
The ability to do what is right, even in the absence of supervision; prompt obedience to orders and action in the absence of orders.
44What does ADP 6-22 say about the relationship between character and competence?
Both are required for effective leadership; competence without character leads to toxic leadership, and character without competence leads to well-meaning but ineffective leadership.
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