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PME2
Professional Military Ethic Education

PME2 Mission
The mission of PME2 is to administer and organize
a comprehensive curriculum that will augment
existing USCC and USMA programs that develop commissioned leaders of character throughout
their 47 month West Point experience.

PME2 Objectives

  • Understand the meaning of the oath of office, the commission, Section 3583 of Title 10, and the specific responsibilities they impose on the commissioned officer.
  • Exemplify the Warrior Ethos, each of the seven Army Values, and the West Point motto of Duty, Honor, Country.
  • Meet the expectations of the Army and society for exemplary conduct in all aspects of their public and private lives.
  • Discern what duty requires by the application of sound moral reasoning informed by personal morality and professional ethics; and, who possess the moral courage to act on that discerned duty, without exception.
  • Accept moral responsibility for maintaining the competency of their Soldiers and units.

4th Class Objectives

  • Know the tenets of the Cadet Honor Code and the spirit of the Code.
  • Explain the foundations of the concept of Officership.
  • Exhibit respectful conduct as a cadet and understand the importance of enforcing the prevention of sexual harassment and equal opportunity violations.

3rd Class Objectives

  • Know and adhere to the tenets of the Cadet Honor Code and the spirit of the Code.
  • Understand the principles of Officership and develop a self-development plan.
  • Demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness and problem solving skills when faced with behavior that appears to violate principles of respect for persons.
  • Identify sources of personal challenges in assuming leadership roles.

2nd Class Objectives

  • Know, adhere, believe in the Cadet Honor Code and System and live by the spirit of the Code.
  • Apply the concept of Officership at the small unit leader level.
  • Display empathetic leadership and respect for all people, their customs and property.

1st Class Objectives

  • Live honorably and exhibit trustworthiness to do what they say they will do.
  • Understand and demonstrate loyalty to the Constitution, the Army, the unit, superiors, subordinates, comrades, and self.
  • Promote ethical conduct and development in subordinates.
  • Able to construct an ethical solution and take right actions in the midst of morally ambiguous situations.
  • Epitomize humility, self-awareness, respect for others and selfless service.


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