What is the Warrior Ethos?

• A. I will always place the mission first.
• B. I will never leave a fallen comrade.
• C. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade.
• D. I will always seek to avoid risk.

Answer: (C)

The Warrior Ethos is a soldier’s unwavering commitment to duty, resilience, and teammates. It is expressed through four promises: I will always place the mission first; I will never accept defeat; I will never quit; I will never leave a fallen comrade. Embracing this ethos means staying focused on the objective under pressure, pushing through fear and hardship, and looking after fellow soldiers so no one is left behind. The first part alone misses the resolve to persevere; the second alone emphasizes loyalty but not the continual drive to complete the mission or support teammates; the last implies avoiding risk, which conflicts with the courage expected of soldiers. The complete four-part creed best captures the Warrior Ethos.