Character Program (Gold Book)

Relevant Excerpt

a. The Character Program supports the West Point Leader Development System (WPLDS)

The mission of the United States Military Academy is to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army.

In support of the USMA mission, the Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic (SCPME) serves as the proponent for the Character Program which helps Cadets understand what it means to be a commissioned leader of character who achieves the WPLDS’ outcomes of living honorably and leading honorably.

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a. Moral Facet of Character: Internalization of the Army Values that results in the knowledge, integrity, and awareness to assess the moral-ethical aspects of every situation and the personal courage to take appropriate action regardless of consequences.
1. Internalizes and lives by the Army Values.
2. Does what is morally, legally, and ethically right.
3. Assesses situations and draws sound conclusions.
4. Demonstrates physical and emotional courage.
5. Sets personal example for trust.

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c. Social Facet of Character: Acts with proper decorum in all professional, social, and online environments.
1. Controls own behavior according to Army Values.
2. Serves as an ambassador for West Point and the Army in all situations.
3. Demonstrates proper manners and courtesies in all professional and social settings.
4. Applies standards of conduct, demeanor, and courtesy to all social networking environments.
5. Maintains a consistent identity in professional, personal, private, and virtual interactions.