Army Ethic

Question 1

What is Army Ethic?

Answer 1

the set of enduring moral principles, values, beliefs, and laws that guide the Army profession and create the culture of trust essential to Army professionals in the conduct of missions, performance of duty, and all aspects of life.

Question 2

The army Ethic is:

Answer 2

• Basis of the Army’s shared professional identity
• Guides institutional policy
• Originates in philosophical heritage
• Affirmed in oaths of service
• Reflected in the Army motto

Question 3

Legal Foundations of the Army Ethics

Answer 3

The constitution of the United States, Unites States Code, the UCMJ, and other orders and directives

Question 4

Moral Foundations of Army Ethics

Answer 4

• Declaration of independence
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• Just War Tradition
• Army culture of trust
• Professional organizational climate
• Army Values
• Soldiers creed

Question 5

Two Foundations of the Army Ethics

Answer 5

Legal Motivation, Moral Motivation

Question 6

Army professionals earn trust by adhearing to:

Answer 6

• Standards
• Laws
• Accepted practices

Question 7

Ethical Leadership requires leaders to:

Answer 7

• Live the Army Values
• find moral solutions
• Apply ethical reasoning
• not intentionally issue vague or ambiguous orders

Question 8

What is ethical orders?

Answer 8

making the right choice and acting when faced with an ethical question can be difficult