Creeds

Question 1

What is the first stanza of the NCO Creed?

Answer 1

No one is more professional than I. I am 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.

Question 2

What is the second stanza of the NCO Creed?

Answer 2

Competance is my watch-word. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind. The accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to remain technically and tactically proficient.

Question 3

Say the Soldiers Creed

Answer 3

I am an American Soldier.
I am a warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.

Question 4

State the Warrior Ethos

Answer 4

I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.