Which statement best defines Personal Courage as described?

• A. Face and overcome fear, danger and adversity (physical or moral)
• B. Avoid all risk at all times
• C. Always follow orders without question
• D. Seek personal gain

Answer: (A)

Personal Courage is the willingness to face fear, danger, and adversity and to act rightly despite that fear. In Army terms, you may feel afraid, but you still do what’s needed—performing your duty under fire, moving through danger to help others, or making tough ethical choices even when they’re risky or unpopular. It covers both physical bravery and moral backbone: standing up for what’s right, reporting unsafe or unethical behavior, and continuing the mission when it would be easier to quit. The best statement is the one that describes facing and overcoming fear, danger, and adversity, whether physical or moral. Choices that talk about avoiding risk, following orders without question, or seeking personal gain don’t fit because courage isn’t about avoidance, blind obedience, or self-interest.