SUBJECT: Summary of Army White Paper, The Profession of Arms
1. Purpose. To summarize the Army White Paper, The Profession of Arms and to define what it means to be a professional Soldier in the present day U.S. Army.
2. Facts.
a. The Army White paper, The Profession of Arms is an open essay on professionalism addressed to all members of the U.S. Army endorsed by the TRADOC Commander, GEN Martin Dempsey. The essay defines the Army as a profession of arms, how Army culture and climate influence the profession, and ethic as the core principle of being a professional.
b. The Profession of Arms is uniquely expert work in which effectiveness is the ultimate key. Professionals are expected to earn trust through an intense