A man without these qualities is the way and is a source of weakness for an army, both in the camp and on the field of battle. The Articles of War of the United States set forth the military crimes which are punishable by heavy penalties. Among these crimes are desertion, cowardice, insubordination, drunkenness while on duty, sleeping while on duty as a sentinel, disclosing the watchword, and giving aid or comfort to the enemy. Run over this list and you will see that every one of these military crimes can result only from the absence of one or more of the three basic qualities of a soldier.

A soldier's loyalty governs, first of feelings and actions toward all, his country, his government and his people. There can be no such thing as half-way loyalty. The slightest compromise opens the door to treason. But a soldier's loyalty does not stop here. It governs also his feelings and actions toward the army and toward all the officers under whom he serves. It absolutely forbids disobedience among both officers and enlisted men, or disrespect toward those in authority.

Going a step farther, loyalty governs also the soldier's feelings and actions toward his own regiment, own company and his own squad. Without this form of loyalty, there can be no real comradeship; without it, you will never feel that personal pride and satisfaction in the service which should mean so much in your army life.

The second of qualities.  is obedience, based on discipline. 