Viewgraph 1 The Seven Army Values Loyalty 4

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The Seven Army Values Loyalty 4 Duty Respect Selfless Service Honor Integrity Personal Courage Viewgraph 2

A Duty Is: 4 That which a person is bound by any natural, moral, or legal obligation to do or perform. 4 The obligation to do something. 4 Any task one is asked to perform. Viewgraph 3

An Obligation Is: 4 The act of obligating oneself, as by a promise or contract. 4 A binding promise, contract, or sense of duty. 4 Something one is bound to do – duty, responsibility. Viewgraph 4

What Does Duty Require? (1 of 3) “I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against all enemies. ” William Tyler Page American's Creed, written during WW I Viewgraph 5

What Does Duty Require? (2 of 3) “In doing what we ought, we deserve no praise, because it is our duty. ” Saint Augustine Viewgraph 6

What Does Duty Require? (3 of 3) “Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less. ” General Robert E. Lee Viewgraph 7

The U. S. Military Academy Defines Duty as: 4 Doing what should be done. 4 When it should be done. 4 Without being asked or told to do it. Viewgraph 8

The Army Defines Duty as: (1 of 3) 4 Doing what needs to be done at the right time despite difficulty or danger. 4 Obedience and disciplined performance. Viewgraph 9

The Army Defines Duty as: (2 of 3) 4 A personal act of responsibility. 4 Accomplishing all assigned tasks to the fullest of your abilities. 4 Willingness to accept full responsibility for your actions. Viewgraph 10

The Army Defines Duty As: (3 of 3) 4 Meeting all commitments. 4 Exploiting opportunities to improve one's capabilities for the good of the team. Viewgraph 11

Oath of Enlistment “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God. ” Viewgraph 12

Enlistment Oath 4 Support and defend the Constitution. 4 Bear true faith and allegiance to the same. 4 Obey the orders of the President and the orders of the officers appointed over me. Viewgraph 13

Day-by-Day Duty “A soldier can have no greater professional asset than a high sense of duty. This applies with equal force to menial administrative tasks as well as to major military responsibilities. ” Major General Aubrey "Red" Newman Follow Me, 1981 Viewgraph 14

Responsibility 4 Do what you are supposed to do. 4 Persevere – keep on trying. 4 Always do your best. 4 Use self-control. 4 Be self-disciplined. 4 Think before you act – consider the consequences. 4 Be accountable for your choices. Viewgraph 15

Trustworthiness 4 Be honest – don't deceive (lie), cheat, or steal. 4 Be reliable – do what you say you'll do. 4 Have the courage to do the right thing. 4 Build a good reputation. 4 Be loyal – stand by your family, friends, and country. Viewgraph 16

Examples of Duty at BCT (1 of 4) 4 You assume share of workload. 4 You carry share of equipment and supplies. Viewgraph 17

Examples of Duty at BCT (2 of 4) While performing duties as a leader you: 4 Correct other soldiers to maintain good order and discipline. 4 Tell other soldiers they are doing a good job. 4 Refer to subordinates by proper rank and last name. Viewgraph 18

Examples of Duty at BCT (3 of 4) 4 You support peer when peer is chosen as leader. – Promptly follow squad leader command to “fall in. ” Viewgraph 19

Examples of Duty at BCT (4 of 4) You deal with seniors properly. 4 Use proper salute/language during conversations with seniors. – “Good morning, sir. ” Good Morning, Sir – “Thank you, ma'am. ” – “Yes, Drill Sergeant. ” Viewgraph 20

The Word Duty Means to Me. . . “When I am assigned a mission, I accomplish it thoroughly, efficiently and quickly. I accept all my responsibilities, even when not assigned them. Within my field, I hold myself responsible to be aware of everything that occurs and to take positive action to correct what is wrong or improve that which is merely possible. I do my job regardless of danger to me personally. ” Viewgraph 21

From Creed of the NCO “My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind: – Accomplishment of my mission and – The welfare of my soldiers…I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. ” Viewgraph 22

Duty Vignette 1: Sick Call 4 You've become pretty good friends with a soldier in your platoon. Through numerous conversations you've learned that Kerry, who is small in size and hasn't done very well in the more physical aspects of BCT, joined the Army for the computer training he needs to fulfill his dream of becoming a computer specialist.

Duty Vignette 1: Sick Call 4 Because of Kerry's size you and a few of the other soldiers in your platoon have helped him over some of the rough spots during the past few weeks. You've noticed, however, that Kerry seems to develop migraine headaches just before the more strenuous BCT activities. He has gone on sick call during the pugil stick training, the confidence obstacle course, and a short foot march.

Duty Vignette 1: Sick Call 4 You've often wondered, and you're pretty sure you're not the only one, whether Kerry really has migraines or whether he goes on sick call in order to avoid physical challenges. Now it's the day before the FTX, and Kerry, who does not appear to be in any pain, confides in you that a migraine will keep him out of the FTX tomorrow. This is the first time you have had proof his migraines are just an excuse to get out of the tough stuff.

Duty Vignette 2: Poor Marksmanship 4 Soldier Johnson did great during Phase I of BCT. He had been on his high school football team and was in great physical condition. And besides, he was easy going by nature. When the drill sergeant demanded, “Drop and give me 50!” he just smiled, dropped, and did 60 or 70. “Just to keep the body warmed up, ” he would say. He seemed a natural for the Army.

Duty Vignette 2: Poor Marksmanship 4 Then came Phase II and BRM (Basic Rifle Marksmanship). Johnson did okay during the introduction, mechanical operation, and the dry fire portions. In fact, he could get a pretty good laugh from the group by imitating the drill instructor saying “. . . This is the M 16 A 2 rifle. ” In his own mind he was already polishing his “Expert” badge.

Duty Vignette 2: Poor Marksmanship 4 But then the actual firing began, and Johnson seemed to fall apart. You were right next to him serving as a “coach” during firing from the prone position at 50 meters. Johnson’s shooting was so bad that he was held back when everyone else on the firing cycle was done. The drill instructor gave him some individual instruction, and you were told to stay with him as part of the next firing cycle.

Duty Vignette 2: Poor Marksmanship 4 It didn’t seem to help. He got more and more angry at his own poor performance. Finally, he just laid down his weapon and yelled out loud. The drill instructor was not amused. The drill instructor came over and pulled you and Johnson off the line. After a few choice words, he left the two of you together to “cool down” while he finished working with the current firing cycle. Somebody on the line made a snide remark about Johnson’s poor marksmanship, but was quickly silenced by the drill instructor.

Duty Vignette 2: Poor Marksmanship 4 Johnson, looking you straight in the face, said, “I’m not going to do it any more. I’m not going to do it. Everybody is already laughing at me. I’m going to tell the drill sergeant to just forget it. ” And with that he turned away from you and sat down.

Duty Vignette 3: Little Big Horn 4 On 25 June 1876 at the battle of Little Big Horn, after having voluntarily brought water to the wounded, during which effort he was shot through the head, PVT Peter Thompson, a soldier in Company C, 7 th U. S. Cavalry, made two more successful trips for the same purpose, notwithstanding the remonstrances (objections) of his sergeant.

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