The Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 United States. Department of Defense creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Armed Forces Officer" by the United States Department of Defense is a manual on military officership written in the mid-20th century. This publication is intended to guide U.S. Armed Forces officers in their roles and responsibilities. The book explores themes of leadership, duty, and the foundational ideals of military service, emphasizing the officer's obligation to uphold democratic values and prioritize the welfare of their men. The opening of the text delves into the meaning of an officer's commission and the enduring responsibilities that accompany it. It outlines the profound commitment that comes with being commissioned, stating that officers must serve as symbols of integrity and dedication to their country. The text emphasizes the importance of fidelity, suggesting that it stands as a cornerstone of effective leadership. Furthermore, it reflects on the ideals that military officers are expected to embody, presenting a vision of character and moral fortitude as essential traits for American military leaders. This portion sets the stage for subsequent chapters that will further explore topics related to ideals, responsibilities, and the practicalities of leading within the armed services. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-05-15 E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Chris Logan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified United States -- Armed Forces -- Officers' handbooks U Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25482 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25482 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133602.0 25482