The basic tenets of our Constitution are that all people have certain natural inalienable rights, are born equal, and must be treated equal before the law. These are powerful words which have meaning only as long as we are willing to defend our value system as embodied in the Constitution. Honor is used in two ways when referring to Army ROTC cadets. Serving the people of the United Sates 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 builds throughout a career. 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 he or she commands. The legacy of the Army cadet dates to the Colonial Army which won our independence.