The Army Values are represented by the acronym LDRSHIP. Which value corresponds to the letter D?

• A. Loyalty
• B. Duty
• C. Respect
• D. Selfless Service

Answer: (B)

Duty means fulfilling your obligations and taking responsibility for your actions and tasks, putting the mission and the team first. In the LDRSHIP set, the letter D specifically represents Duty, distinguishing it from the other values: Loyalty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. This is why Duty is the best answer: it captures the commitment to complete assigned duties with discipline and accountability, even when it’s hard or inconvenient. Think of showing up on time, owning mistakes, and doing what needs to be done to accomplish the mission as concrete examples of Duty in action. The other choices represent the other values in the acronym.