Army Stewardship Profession

Importance of Stewardship

The Army Profession has five essential characteristics that define the Army as a profession: trust, honorable service, military expertise, stewardship, and esprit de corps. As an Army officer, these characteristics define our leadership within the Profession of Arms and have a direct influence over those we lead. Although each characteristic is significant with respect to the duty position and responsibility, stewardship is perhaps the most important characteristic to possess as a Captain in the United States Army Profession.

So, what is stewardship? The Army defines stewardship as “the responsibility of Army professionals to strengthen the Army as a profession and to care for the people and other resources entrusted to them by the American people.” As Army officers it is our duty and responsibility to be faithful and accountable stewards to advance the Army Profession, as well as to strengthen the Army culture of trust, ultimately leaving a legacy that will inspire others to pick up the mantel. Our stewardship

As officers, the role and responsibility of our position is to the people we serve and the soldiers we lead. We have a responsibility for their well-being to ensure they are looked after and inspired to lead others themselves. We are their role model and guide. Additionally, stewardship is crucial to civil-military relations because it creates trust with the American people through our professional engagement. As an Army governed by Civilian Authority, it is vital to establish mutual respect and trust in order to influence national strategy and policy for the organization and resources of the