These are powerful words, but words that have meaning only as long as we, as Americans, are willing to defend our value system as embodied in our Constitution. Each Army Cadet is honor bound to do, both as a cadet and latter as a commissioned officer. Honor is used in two ways when referring to Army Cadets. Serving the people of the United States as a commissioned officer is an honor afforded only a small fraction of our young men and women. Honor is the bedrock upon which the Army Officer builds a successful career.
Honor encompasses integrity and dedication.
Honor is the thread, which holds together the fabric of our Army as it discharges its critical mission of being the peace in our world. Serving with honor begins in the cadet years and builds throughout one's career. The Army Cadet who burns these five words into his memory will always get the job done, which is the essence of being an Army Officer. A commissioned officer has a sacred obligation to take care of the men and women entrusted to his unit, to guide, to train, to teach and to counsel. The leader who cares for his people will always command the respect and dedicated service of his soldiers, assuring mission accomplishment.