Topic > Living the Army Ethic: Honoring the Soldier's Oath

The Army Ethos is what defines us and guides us in our duty and mission fulfillment and in all aspects of our lives. Army ethics should be the focus of all Soldiers whether serving or active duty. That's why we serve the American people. And ethics are revealed in the values, beliefs and ethics of the Army. All of this promotes honorable service to our nation. The Army professional leads by example and that is what the American people expect from the Soldiers who serve our nation. We must continue to serve honorably to foster trust among the people and to uphold our oath to defend the Constitution of the United States. We should demonstrate character and pride in how we serve with integrity and ethics in everyday aspects. What is the definition of ethics and morals? Ethics is the discipline that deals with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation. Morality refers to the principles of right and wrong in behavior. Having said this, is it possible to change an individual way of thinking or behaving? Everyone is raised differently and has different behaviors, thoughts or opinions about what is right and what is wrong and this simply boils down to each individual's thinking or values ​​that they were raised with. You may not be able to change an individual's behavior, but you can change their thinking