What is your definition of the perfect soldier?

The perfect soldier can follow direction, and determine for himself/herself if that direction is without moral turpitude. Also react/overcome/and improvise as needed. If you can be this, and have candor, you could be a perfect soldier.

Easy. A soldier that embodies three key elements of the creed: 1) a soldier that refuses to quit no matter the task 2) a soldier that takes pride in his job and is technically and tactically proficient; and, 3) a soldier that is physically fit. I don't care if you make mistakes and stumble in life as long as you show me that your working everyday after those 3 qualities you'll be my pride and joy as an NCO.

Act like you are proud to serve your country. Look like you are proud to serve your country.

No such thing.

No one is "perfect" but, I will try to answer your question anyway. Like the old goat I am, I will use "he" when referring to this "perfect" Soldier, even though we all know it could be a female. (15 years ago, I wouldn't have had to explain that) A "perfect" Soldier is ALWAYS where he is supposed to be, when he is supposed to be there and, he's in the proper uniform. His quarters, his uniform, his weapon and, his other equipment are always maintained at or above the Army, or unit, standard. If he encounters a problem he can't fix, he notifies me immediately. They chain of command never gets a 0300 call from the MPs or the local LEOs notifying us that he's been detained or arrested. When he is given a task, it is always completed at or above the standard and, on time. Occasionally, he has anticipated the order and taken the initiative to complete that task without being told. He also has the charismatic leadership ability to influence his peers to help with that task. He looks ahead and studies things he will need to know two grades above his own. He will use some of his own time to improve any shortcomings he may have. He is physically fit. There is never a need to worry whether he can complete a ruck march carrying all of his gear and, should the need arise, be able to shoulder an increased load because someone else fell out. I don't need to baby sit him and, if he makes a mistake, he takes responsibility and, he never makes that same mistake again. He is always alert and aware of his surroundings. Do your job like someone's life depends on it because, sometimes, it does. I have even has a few Soldiers that fit this description. It really isn't that hard when you put forth the effort.

I don't believe there is a perfect soldier. The best qualities a soldier should have are the willingness to learn and the remain motivated. Nowadays we have whiny soldiers who give up and get lazy after a year.

There's no one who is a perfect soldier even if the Army had robots it will still have flaws like everything else.

I think that the perfect soldier is probably unattainable, but striving to be that is as close as we can come. Take care of the person to your right and left. To do that you have to be technically and tactically proficient in your skills, and ready to sacrifice all that you hold dear for all of those that you hold dear. If that sounds familiar, one guy set the example around 2000 years ago.

There is no such thing a a the "perfect" soldier, But there is nothing wrong with, Personal professionalism. The way you carry yourself in & out of uniform "IS" a reflection upon you your unit & the U. S. Army.

Both a person and a solider that has great morals, responsibility and encompasses the Army / Military values as their touchstone!