Profession of Arms

Question 1

Army Profession

Answer 1

The Army Profession is a unique vocation of experts certified in the design, generation, support, and ethical application of land power, serving under civilian authority and entrusted to defend the Constitution and the rights and interests of the American people.

Question 2

Army Professional

Answer 2

An Army Professional is a member of the Army Profession who meets the Army’s certification criteria of competence, character, and commitment.

Question 3

Profession

Answer 3

1. Professions provide a unique and vital service to the society served, one it cannot provide itself.
2. Professions provide this service by applying expert knowledge and practice.
3. Professions earn the trust of the society because of effective and ethical application of their expertise.
4. Professions self-regulate; they police the practice of their members to ensure it is effective and ethical. This includes the responsibility for educating and certifying professionals.
5. Professions are therefore granted significant autonomy and discretion in their practice of expertise on behalf of the society.

Question 4

Amry Professionals

Answer 4

1. Preserve the trust and confidence of the American people and fellow Army professionals by sustaining five essential characteristics of the Profession.
2. Advance expert knowledge, skills, and abilities in unified land operations, and develop and certify every Army Professional in competence, character, and commitment.
3. Strengthen Honorable Service and demonstrate strength of character by upholding the Army Values and Army Ethic.
4. Create and sustain a positive command climate, increase cohesion, and foster pride in the Profession’s winning spirit -Our Esprit de Corps.
5. Through stewardship, ensure present and future development and effectiveness of the Profession’s people and resources.