Integrity First
Integrity is a character trait, a willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. It is the moral compass, the inner voice, the voice of self-control and the basis for the trust imperative in today's military. Integrity is the ability to hold together and properly regulate all of the elements of one's personality. A person of integrity acts on conviction, and controls impulses and appetites.
Integrity also encompasses these moral traits indispensable to national service:
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Courage
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Honesty
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Responsibility
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Accountability
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Justice
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Openness
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Self-respect
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Humility