3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division must face reality. The “Kill Company” scandal has severely damaged the image of the U.S. military, which in turn has severely tested the nation's trust in its armed forces. More concretely, these events highlighted the need to strengthen the ethical standards of the Rakkasan. Soldiers are not warriors; they are ethical warriors, whose identity is based on two inseparable pillars: ethical principles and operational efficiency. The Army's core values ​​reflect this ethical identity and the duties that flow from it. Understanding that warriors need strong ethical references, the Brigade will demonstrate commitment to Army values, invest in ethics education and engage leadership. The warrior ethic without military ethics leads to acts of crime, misconduct, and ethical violations. On the one hand, fighting spirit is a central element of combat power. In ancient times, the Spartans cultivated a culture of aggression and competition to defeat their enemies. The soldiers do the same. This is the creed of the American soldier: “I am an expert and a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.” American soldiers are ready to fight, both mentally and physically. Mental toughness, aggressiveness and a competitive spirit have led generations of soldiers to success. This fighting spirit is necessary. On the other hand, the Army has an ethic that guides and frames its activity. American soldiers fight to defend the Constitution. Everyone swore to do it. The nation expects soldiers to be a shining example of America's best values. Soldiers have rules and principles that define how to use force against their enemies. The Ar... halfway through the document... and the Brigade will lead the effort, ensure unity of effort and support the battalions' initiatives. The Brigade will “lead by walking” to demonstrate its commitment to establishing and maintaining an ethical command system. By being “fair but firm,” the Brigade will also give itself the means to support the initiatives of subordinates and remove those leaders who refuse to convert to the new vision. Soldiers are ethical warriors because they fight with honor, personal courage and duty. The 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division will allocate the resources and efforts necessary to meet the requirements of this identity. Ethical education, training and, above all, leadership will chart a path towards a truly ethical command system. Every Soldier, whatever his rank, must understand his duties. The operational effectiveness and credibility of the Brigade are at stake.