The Army Ethic explains why we conduct ourselves morally and ethically, instead of just describing what and how of professional service. It provides motivation and inspiration for each of us to perform our Duty in a manner worthy of the Trust of the American people and each other. The decent values, morality and martial qualities entrenched in its culture that inspire and regulate ethical behavior of our Soldiers. Our Soldiers, gets to make the judgment of the extent to which we are a profession and they will do so based on the bond of trust we create with them based on the ethical, excellent manner in which we employ our capabilities. Soldiers earn the trust of their NCOs through their Ethic, which is their means of motivation and self
