INTEGRITY FIRST- That inner voice which gives one the courage to uphold educational and organizational standards by using professional judgment to do what's right. Integrity also covers several other moral traits indispensable to national service.  These traits include: Courage, Honesty, Responsibility, Accountability, Justice, Openness, Self Respect, and Humility.

SERVICE BEFORE SELF- Willingness to sacrifice one's personal agenda for the betterment of the organization. At the very least it involves the following behaviors: Rules following, respect for others, discipline, self control, and faith in the system.

 EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO- The commitment to continuously improve and competence and tenacity to make it happen.  Some specific areas in which excellence is manifested include: Product/service, personal, community, resources and operations.