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100 1 _aUnited States. Department of Defense
245 1 4 _aThe Armed Forces Officer :
_bDepartment of the Army Pamphlet 600-2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-15
508 _aE-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Chris Logan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Armed Forces -- Officers' handbooks
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25482
999 _c66483
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