Which is among Brigadier General Dent's six tenants?

• A. Soldier First
• B. Teamwork and Collaboration
• C. Attention to Detail
• D. Operational Readiness

Answer: (A)

Soldier First captures the idea that people—the soldiers—are the Army’s most important resource, and leadership should center on their safety, welfare, readiness, and development. Brigadier General Dent codified six guiding tenets, and this principle directly embodies that people-first mindset. By prioritizing soldiers in decisions, leaders ensure proper training, protection, and support, which in turn drives mission readiness and trust within the unit. While teamwork, attention to detail, and operational readiness are valuable concepts, they describe outcomes or processes rather than the explicit soldier-centered priority that Dent’s six tenets emphasize. That’s why Soldier First is the best choice.