The document outlines the qualities and responsibilities of an American soldier. It describes how a soldier serves the people of the United States and lives by the Army Values. A soldier will always place the mission first, never accept defeat or quit, and never leave a fallen comrade. They are disciplined, physically and mentally tough, well-trained, and ready to deploy, engage, and destroy enemies of the U.S. in combat. A soldier is a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.