What is the definition of duty in the Army core values?

• A. To fulfill your obligations
• B. To protect yourself at all times
• C. To seek personal gain
• D. To question orders openly

Answer: (A)

Duty means fulfilling your obligations and carrying out the tasks expected of you in your role, reliably and to standard. In practice, this means showing up ready to work, accepting responsibility for your duties, and putting the mission first even when it’s difficult. That’s why “to fulfill your obligations” is the best description. The other ideas describe self-protection, personal gain, or challenging orders, which aren’t what duty is about.