Which of the following is NOT one of the core values commonly cited for ADF officers?

• A. Courage
• B. Compassion
• C. Integrity
• D. Service

Answer: (B)

Understanding the official values that guide ADF officers helps you see why one option doesn’t fit. Courage, Integrity, and Service are routinely highlighted as core values for officers, shaping how they act under pressure, maintain ethical standards, and put duty to country and teammates first. Compassion, while a valuable quality in leadership and care for others, isn’t typically listed as a formal core value in the common ADF officer value sets. It’s a important trait that supports good leadership, but it isn’t one of the standard core values used to define an officer’s duties and decision-making. So the option representing Compassion is the one that doesn’t belong as a core value commonly cited.