I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet. I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school and the Corps of Cadets.

I am loyal and patriotic. I am the future of the United States of America.

I do not lie, cheat or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds.

I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism.

I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body.

I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the American way of life.

May God grant me the strength to always live by this creed

No one is more professional than I.  I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers.  As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as "The Backbone of the Army."

I am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself.  I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.

Competence is my watch-word.  My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind--accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers.  I will strive to remain tactically and technically proficient.  I am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned Officer.  I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role.  All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership.  I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own.  I will communicate consistently with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed.  I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.

Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine.  I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers.  I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers and subordinates alike.  I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders.  I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage.  I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!

 

I will give to the selfless performance of my duties and my mission the best that effort, thought, and dedication can provide.

To this end, I will not only seek continually to improve my knowledge and practice my profession, but also I will exercise the authority entrusted to me by the President and the Congress with fairness, justice, patience, and restraint, respecting the dignity and human rights of others and devoting myself to the welfare of those placed under my command.

In justifying and fulfilling the trust placed in me, I will conduct my private life as well as my public service so as to be free from both impropriety and the appearance of impropriety, acting with candor and integrity to earn the unquestioning trust of my fellow solders - juniors, seniors, and associates - and employing my rank and position not to serve myself but to serve my country and my unit.

By practicing physical and moral courage, I will endeavor to inspire these qualities in others by my example. In all my actions I will put loyalty to the highest moral principles and the United States of America above loyalty to organizations, persons, and my personal interest.