Oath of Enlistment

2014-04-01T11:33:45-04:00

I was honored to have done both of these, how many other have done so? The Oath of Enlistment (for enlisted): "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." The Oath of Office (for officers): "I, _____ (SSAN), having been appointed an officer in the _____ (Military Branch) of the United States, as indicated above in the grade of _____ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance tot he same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter; So help me God."

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Apr 1 at 2014 1:10 PM

2014-04-01T13:10:34-04:00

Robert, that's great to see that you've served as both an officer and enlisted man.  Nearly every person I know that served in both capacities was a stellar individual: very appreciative of their role as an officer and extremely proud of their service as an enlisted troop!

Response by CWO2 Shelby DuBois made Apr 2 at 2014 9:18 AM

2014-04-02T09:18:05-04:00

I took both oathes and have been honored to promote and reenlist both Marines and Sailors. Most rewarding. Honored to have performed the promotion ceremony for my best friend when he made CPO. We had been friends when he was a young Petty Officer and I a Cpl and Sgt. Later I became CWO. When he was selected for Chief he asked that I perform the ceremony. Can't ask for a better honor.

Response by CPT Richard Riley made Apr 2 at 2014 9:35 AM

2014-04-02T09:35:47-04:00

I can count myself in this group. The things I learned during my enlisted time served me well as an officer. I have to say age also played a role for me because when I took the step to become an officer I had maturity, experience, and knowledge under my belt that gave me a good perspective with patience. As much as I hate that word, patience helps bring perspective which leads to more well rounded knowledge and improved experience that drives decision making in a positive direction. At least that is my two cents anyway .....

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jul 18 at 2015 7:08 PM

2015-07-18T19:08:56-04:00

I was honored to have pledged to carry out that oath; as an enlisted Specialist Four.

Response by SFC Nancy Hawk made Sep 23 at 2017 2:03 PM

2017-09-23T14:03:11-04:00

I wasn't released from that oath.

Response by PO3 Randy Clark made Aug 13 at 2021 9:55 AM

2021-08-13T09:55:48-04:00

I remember