ADP 6-22 Army Leadership and the Profession, July 2019 by United States Army

For more than 240 years, the United States Army has protected the people and interests of the Nation. The Army is not alone. The Marines Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, government agencies, and local law enforcement and firefighters all perform similar services to the Nation and its communities. All volunteered. In many cases, they choose to place themselves in harm's way based on a conviction that personal service makes a difference. Leading Soldiers requires an understanding of the Army profession and ethic that are the basis for a shared professional identity and underpin all leader decisions and actions. To inspire Soldiers to risk their lives requires professional leaders capable of providing purpose, direction, and motivation. This chapter describes the Army profession, describes the Army ethic, and introduces Army leadership.

…the Soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war. -General of the Army Douglas MacArthur Thayer Award acceptance speech, 1962