Loyalty, duty, respect, personal courage, honor, integrity and selfless service are the seven core values and describes what an Army soldier is all about.

• LOYALTY describes bearing true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other soldiers. 
   
• DUTY is explained as always fulfilling your obligations. 
   
• Treating people as they should be treated is how RESPECT is defined the Soldier's Code. 
   
• A soldier will demonstrate SELFLESS SERVICE by putting the welfare of the nation, the Army and subordinates before your own. 
   
• Living up to Army values entails HONOR. 
   
• A soldier shows INTEGRITY by doing what is right - legally and morally. 
   
• PERSONAL COURAGE under Army values means facing fear, danger or adversity.