Which statement defines Loyalty in the Army Core Values?

• A. Bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other soldiers.
• B. Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other soldiers.
• C. Honor your comrades and unit above all else.
• D. Respect authority even when it conflicts with higher laws.

Answer: (B)

Loyalty means bearing true faith and allegiance to the source of our authority—the U.S. Constitution—along with the Army, your unit, and your fellow soldiers. This sets the foundation for how a Soldier acts: act in accordance with the nation’s laws, support the Army’s mission, and stand with your teammates.

The best statement reflects that chain of allegiance, starting with the Constitution as the supreme law, then the Army, your unit, and your fellow soldiers. This framing keeps fidelity to the nation at the top and extends that commitment through the force and to those you serve with, which is what loyalty in the Army is all about.

Other options remove or weaken that explicit constitutional anchor or imply putting other loyalties above lawful authority, which isn’t consistent with how loyalty is defined in the Army.