This, each Army cadet is honor bound to do, both as a cadet and later as a commissioned officer. Honor is my touchstone. Honor is used in two ways when referring to Army ROTC 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 strategic force which maintains the integrity of our Nation and peace in our world. Serving with honor begins in the cadet years and build though out a career. Mission first and People always. The Army cadet who lives by these five words will always get the job done, which is the essence of being an Army officer. The leader who cares for people will always command the respect and dedicated service of those commanded, assuring mission accomplishment.