What is your favorite creed or oath that you have experienced?

2016-10-02T14:49:07-04:00

My favorite creed of all time, is the NCO Creed, when I got my E-5 in 1994 it was the Code of Noncommissioned Officers. At that time I was at Fort Drum, NY with A/3-62 ADA. The CSM had all the NCOs to meet at the NCO club (Commons) to have lunch and present the CODE, which at the time I had to recite it. I have never been so proud. It was the catalyst for my career going forward in the future.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 2 at 2016 2:53 PM

2016-10-02T14:53:50-04:00

My favorite oath is my US Army commissioning oath [at bottom].
My favorite creed would be a Christian creed such as the Apostle's Creed or the Nicene Creed [below]. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
We believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
begotten from the Father before all ages,
God from God,
Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made;
of the same essence as the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven;
he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,
and was made human.
He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered and was buried.
The third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again with glory
to judge the living and the dead.
His kingdom will never end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life.
He proceeds from the Father and the Son,
and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified.
He spoke through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church.
We affirm one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look forward to the resurrection of the dead,
and to life in the world to come. Amen.
My favorite oath is my commissioning oath:
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Oct 2 at 2016 2:54 PM

2016-10-02T14:54:38-04:00

You posted the best one regardless of service, and the ironic thing is, you can apply it to everyday life. I could do without some of the others that came out to make folks "feel good". but the NCO Charge, followed by this is all you need.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2016 2:55 PM

2016-10-02T14:55:22-04:00

The medical creed: Do no harm. After that it would have to be the Boy Scouts': Be prepared.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2016 2:56 PM

2016-10-02T14:56:24-04:00

Though this election season, I lean very heavily to what true conservatives are saying (even though I'm a left-of-center moderate), which is #NEVERTRUMP

Response by SPC James Harsh made Oct 2 at 2016 3:04 PM

2016-10-02T15:04:53-04:00

Obviously, although if I had been promoted to an NCO that would probably be a choice creed as one recites it in front of their peers. Many people's favorite Creed though,
U.S. Army - The Infantryman's Creed

I am the Infantry.
I am my country's strength in war.
her deterrent in peace.
I am the heart of the fight-
wherever,
whenever.
I carry America's faith and honor against her enemies.
I am the Queen of Battle.

I am what my country expects me to be-
the best trained soldier in the world.
In the race for victory
I am swift,
determined,
and courageous,
armed
with a fierce will to win.

Never
will I betray my country's trust.
always I fight on-
through the foe,
to the objective,
to triumph over all,
If necessary, I will fight to my death.

By my steadfast courage,
I have won 200 years of freedom.
I yield not to
weakness,
to hunger,
to cowardice,
to fatigue,
to superior odds,
for I am mentally tough,
physically strong,
and morally straight.

I forsake not-
my country,
my mission
my comrades,
my sacred duty.

I am relentless.
I am always there,
now and forever.
I AM THE INFANTRY!
FOLLOW ME

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2016 3:06 PM

2016-10-02T15:06:04-04:00

Of the army's, the NCO creed is the best of the best.

NCOs lead the way!

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2016 4:16 PM

2016-10-02T16:16:44-04:00

The Navy SEAL Creed - hands down.

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Oct 2 at 2016 4:26 PM

2016-10-02T16:26:57-04:00

The NCO Creed/The Infantryman's Creed,sorry folks but they for me at one time were what I was,and I hoped I lived up to them to the best of my ability.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Oct 2 at 2016 4:53 PM

2016-10-02T16:53:27-04:00

The oath of commissioning I took as a 2 Lt and later as a GS14 were very meaningful to me and guided much of my life.

My favorite for its eloquent simplicity:
"On my honor, I will do my best. To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight."

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2016 5:20 PM

2016-10-02T17:20:36-04:00

Seabee Latin: Construimus, Batuimus "WE build. We fight. " and With Willing Harts and Skillful Hands The difficult we do at Once The Impossible Takes A Bit Longer.
"Can Do"

The other is on our war memorial at Arlington National Cemetery and it reads. With Compassion For Others We Build-We Fight For Peace With Freedom.

U.S. Navy Seabee Prayer
Lord stand beside the men who build,and give them courage,strength and skill. O grant them the peace of hart. hear our prayer and comfort loved ones left behind. Lord.hear our prayer for all Seabees, where'er they can be land or sea.
This is given every year at Seabee ball and was first given in WW II every time they stormed the beaches with Marines. In DS/DS The Chaplin gave us this on Jan 17, 1991 the day the Air War started for DS. The Chaps we had before the invasion in March of 2003 the Task Force Chaplin gave the prayer when we were all staged at the Convoy staging area, before we stepped off to cross the LOD (Line Of Departure)March 20th, 2003. Stepping into Combat Iraq, the unknown.

The Chiefs Creed
The Military Engineers creed at the school house "Essayons" (Lets Try)

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Oct 2 at 2016 5:50 PM

2016-10-02T17:50:30-04:00

I'm a Technician, Oaths? I'm a Navy Spook/Spy, Oaths? I'm the One My Country came to, to Carry Out Dirty Tricks, Confuse the Enemy to the Point where oaths no longer matter. I'm also a German American have you ever heard of the German Blood Oath "Hitler is Germany and Germany is Hitler" That Oath was Evil.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2016 5:55 PM

2016-10-02T17:55:44-04:00

I also really like the ending of the 1923 version of the pledge of allegiance.

One nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Oct 2 at 2016 6:11 PM

2016-10-02T18:11:55-04:00

The NCO creed, and my oath of enlistment.

Response by SFC George Smith made Oct 2 at 2016 7:36 PM

2016-10-02T19:36:03-04:00

Special Forces Creed
I am an American Special Forces Soldier!
I will do all that my nation requires of me. I am a volunteer, knowing well the hazards of my profession.
I serve with the memory of those who have gone before me. I pledge to uphold the honor and integrity of their legacy in all that I am - in all that I do.
I am a warrior. I will teach and fight whenever and wherever my nation requires. I will strive always to excel in every art and artifice of war.
I know that I will be called upon to perform tasks in isolation, far from familiar faces and voices. With the help and guidance of my faith, I will conquer my fears and succeed.
I will keep my mind and body clean, alert and strong. I will maintain my arms and equipment in an immaculate state befitting a Special Forces Soldier, for this is my debt to those who depend upon me.
I will not fail those with whom I serve. I will not bring shame upon myself or Special Forces.
I will never leave a fallen comrade. I will never surrender though I am the last. If I am taken, I pray that I have the strength to defy my enemy.
I am a member of my Nation's chosen soldiery, I serve quietly, not seeking recognition or accolades. My goal is to succeed in my mission - and live to succeed again.
De Oppresso Liber

Response by SPC Robin Price-Dirks made Oct 2 at 2016 7:40 PM

2016-10-02T19:40:06-04:00

My favorite was my oath of enlistment

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2016 10:26 PM

2016-10-02T22:26:09-04:00

I have always found the NCO creed to be lacking and excessively wordy. Sure it looks good on the wall of some little CSM somewhere who ensures that every regulation is followed to the letter and that his soldiers don't walk on the grass. However it is not a war fighter's creed. I'll take the Ranger Creed over it any day.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Oct 2 at 2016 10:50 PM

2016-10-02T22:50:42-04:00

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL, I'm sure the expectation here is to elicit a military creed, and my initial inclination was to do just that; perhaps the Special Forces creed. However, the creed that resonates most with me is that of Auburn University, my alma mater. It was written in 1945, and I've always thought that this creed was a worthy way to try and live. LTC Stephen F.