Which of the following is NOT commonly cited as one of the Army's leadership traits?

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

Answer: (C)

Army leadership rests on a defined set of values that guide a leader’s character and actions. The official values include Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. These are the standards used to evaluate and develop leaders in the field. Valor, while widely admired as courage in combat, isn’t listed among the formal leadership traits the Army identifies. It’s a noble quality tied to battlefield bravery, but the doctrine names the seven values above as the foundational leadership traits. So the one that doesn’t fit the official leadership-trait list is Valor. The other three—Duty, Selfless Service, and Loyalty—are explicitly part of that recognized set, exemplifying commitment, service to others, and allegiance that leaders are expected to demonstrate in daily duties.