Definition should include

• the core values, ethical standards, and guiding beliefs that shape how members of the U.S. military are expected to think, act, and lead
• the core values of each branch that reflect its mission, identity, and traditions
• connecting core values to real-world behaviors to demonstrate how service members embody these principles in daily duties, operations, and public representation.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the core values of each branch of the U.S. armed services?
• How are the core values of each branch similar? How do they differ?
• How do service members demonstrate their respective branch’s values in daily duties and decision‑making?
• What impact do these branch-specific values have on teamwork, leadership, and mission success across the military?