Representing the Federal Army Reserve
A Voice for the Army Reserves!
The time has come for the
United States Army Reserve to be recognized with its own motto: Semper Promptus (Always at hand)!
Army Reserve Association 25 April 2009 SEMPER PROMPTUS POINT PAPER For Chief, Army Reserve Topic: Establishment of Semper Promptus (Always at hand) as the United States Army Reserve's official motto. 1. The purpose of this point paper is to present our rationale for this legislative initiative to the Chief, Army Reserve and to seek his approval and support of it in Congress. Our association's letter to LTG Jack Stultz, Chief, Army Reserve, dated 23 April 2009, containing our intended Joint Resolution language, is attached. It requests Congressional action that would formally establish Semper Promptus (Always at hand) as the United States Army Reserve's official motto. As a first step we asked they be placed into the Congressional Record. 2. Our Association's justification for the United States Army Reserve's motto: Semper Promptus (Always at hand) is simple but profound and begins with what is a motto? MOTTO - n. L. Muttum - A sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use. - A short expression of a guiding principle. 3. Throughout the annals of known military history all proven reserve forces must have met two essential requirements. 1) Always ready - Semper Paratus (L), and 2) Always at hand - Semper Promptus (L). The first is already embodied in the motto "Semper Paratus" for the U.S. Coast Guard, a standing active force. The second: "Semper Promptus", is not yet in use by any American military component, and the United States Army Reserve, the largest Federal Reserve force of the United States Army, deserves this as their motto! 4. While "Semper", the Latin word, can mean "Ever" as often associated with the U.S. Marine Corps motto, 'the also correct meaning' of "Always" is the best interpretation to use in the United States Army Reserve's motto, together with "Promptus", as presented in our attached letter to LTG Jack Stultz. 5. "Promptus" has various interpretations but the prominent meaning, as herein presented by the Army Reserve Association, is: "at hand"! And, like the abbreviated U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fi, "Semper Prompt" is also meaningful and poignant. 6. Because of our motto's defining value for the United States Army Reserve, and in tribute to our United States Army Reserve, Semper Promptus (Always at hand) is herein presented by our Army Reserve Association to the United States Army Reserve to have and to use as their unique motto, the motto they so justly deserve and have earned over their 101 years of proven peace-time and war-time "Semper Promptus" (Always at hand) service to our Army and nation: The United States of America. 7. We would considerate it an honor if the Chief, Army Reserve, LTG Jack Stultz, would approve of and support our initiative with Congress. His position, statue, and life-long service and support of our United States Army Reserve are well documented. His continuing support of the Army Reserve Association's proven scholarship program for deserving enlisted Warrior Citizens, which is now beginning its ninth year, is heartening. To work with his staff to establish this historically significant motto for the United States Army Reserve would be a privilege!
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Promptus
Promptness (Extracted and adapted, 23 April 2009)1
The word promptness is a variant of the word prompt. This word was derived from the Latin
word promptus, meaning brought forth, at hand, ready or quick. The Webster college dictionary defines this term as quick to act or to do what is required.
Other descriptions are ready, punctual and done or spoken without delay. Promptness is an important attribute to possess and practice in many different aspects of personal and professional
life. Promptness is a skill that improves a person’s (Army Reserve soldier's)1 personal and professional life (and a unit's worth)1. Being prompt in ones dealings gives warrant to opportunity and advancement.
Prompt action is an effective way to take control of a situation or incident. When a (military)1
situation is not approached in a prompt manner (by an Army Commander)1 it can escalate to a point harder to control. This would make (for) an unnecessarily larger incident that may require more resources than originally predicted.
There are many situations that require a prompt response. As related to the (Army Reserve Component unit)1, prompt response can be a determining factor of the degree of loss in life (and national security). A prompt response is warranted and expected from the (United States Army Reserve - USAR)1. Therefore all members (and unit leadership)1 have a responsibility to practice and apply this attribute in their daily lives (and in preparation for active duty)1. Being ready and punctual promotes a strong self image that is projected to other individuals. The (USAR has a proven 101 year record of being Semper Promptus - Always at hand)1....
Examples of displaying promptness in the (USAR)1 are (now)1 an every day occurrence. Promptness is (a) defining characteristics of (the USAR)1. To be a (Warrior Citizen)1 one must posses a number of attributes, promptness being one of the most important along with integrity and honesty. The (Nation and the Army)1 requires promptness (of the USAR)1 meaning always being ready to act in a fast competent manner (,which the United States Army Reserve has proven it is)1. When a (mission is assigned to the USAR they are always Semper Promptus - Always at hand - Prompt,)1...
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