Soldiers are the silent guardians of society, institutions, and political order, in the other words, protectors of the balance and peace that we enjoy every day and often take for granted. Taking into account the importance of the role in the community, trust in the military and understanding of the essence of the military service are necessary prerequisites that the people must fulfill in order for this joint mechanism to function. Through development and lessons learned through history, we can single out the necessary characteristics that make a quality soldier and human being. In order to become an excellent soldier, an individual must strive not only to develop his abilities and knowledge, but also to build his own character and mind. Every man, like a soldier, should aim for self-realization, but also to contribute to the betterment and development of society. Democracy, as a form of political and social organization, places the emphasis of its fundamental ideas precisely on man and thus gives importance to society as a whole. Is there a perfect social arrangement, how close is democracy in theory to the realization of such a state, and what are the virtues that the military service nurtures, and are desirable for every man, are just some of the questions that this paper deals with.