The Importance of Being Accountable

Accountability

The U.S. army values soldiers that are accountable for their actions. Being accountable means being

dependable-arriving to work and appointments on time, meeting deadlines, being in the right place

at the right time, doing the right thing at the right time. Morning formation is the most important

formation of the day. It is made to get accountability of everyone and put out any information that

there needs to be dealt with. Without having accountability there is not knowing of where

everybody is or what's going on. As a result of me showing up late and not calling in I am pending

U.C.M.J. action under article 15. know knowing the severity of the I have realized that is an

important asset always showing up on time at the right place of duty. Not only does accountability

matter in formation it is also imperative to have accountability of all your weapons and sensitive

items. Incase of something happening spontaneously and you don't have a clue where you weapon

or sensitive items are, but then you really need them.

I am an American Soldier.

I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first.

I will never accept defeat.

I will never quit.

I will never leave a fallen comrade.

I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.

I am an expert and I am a professional.

I stand ready to deploy,