The seven values and their definitions
Army · word for word from the source below
- Loyalty
- Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other Soldiers.
- Duty
- Fulfill your obligations.
- Respect
- Treat people as they should be treated.
- Selfless Service
- Put the welfare of the nation, the Army and your subordinates before your own.
- Honor
- Live up to Army values.
- Integrity
- Do what's right, legally and morally.
- Personal Courage
- Face fear, danger or adversity (physical or moral).
Source: U.S. Army, The Army Values, read November 10, 2026.
At a glance
- How many
- 7
- First letters
- L, D, R, S, H, I, P
- Where Soldiers learn them
- Basic Combat Training, according to the Army
About the Army Values
There are seven Army Values, and the first letters of their names, in order, spell LDRSHIP.
Each definition above is the first sentence the Army gives for that value. The Army's page goes on to explain each one, and introduces them this way: "the Seven Core Army Values listed below are what being a Soldier is all about." It says Soldiers learn them in detail during Basic Combat Training.
The Soldier's Creed refers to them in its third line: "I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values."
Read the Soldier's Creed in full.