This, each Army cadet is honor-bound to do, both as a cadet and later as a commissioned officer. 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. More importantly, with honor descries how an Army cadet will serve upon being commissioned. 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. A commissioned officer has a sacred obligation to take care of the men and women entrusted to the unit to guide, train, teach, and counsel. The leader who cares for people will always command the respect and dedicated service of those he or she commands.