United States Uniformed Services Oath of Office

Cpl Anthony Pearson — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:48:13 -0500

It's been awhile since I have read this oath of ours.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Uniformed_Services_Oath_of_Office

Wondering what our military servicemembers think about that oath, and how it applies domestically, given some of the unrest we see and hear pretty often. People are charged up. Politicians seem to enjoy having us at each other's throats.

I know that when I was IN the military, I had a certain view of the world. My perspective has since changed, now that I'm out of the service, raising a family, working each day, and trying to make ends meet.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2013 4:52 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:52:33 -0500

Well, I took the Oath of Enlistment... but I take it very seriously... if I am given an unlawful order, I will NOT follow it. I will support and defend the constitution of the United States against ALL enemies... Foreign AND Domestic.

That being said, I do not relish the thought of being caught in between the constitution and an order from the President or an officer appointed over me...

Response by CAPT Drew Johnson made Dec 13 at 2013 5:22 PM

CAPT Drew Johnson — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:22:08 -0500

Anthony, the Oath we take is for LIFE, they don't 'take it away' when you retire or separate! I first took it in 1963 when I enlisted and then in 1967, upon commissioning -and it is MORE real and important to me today, with better understanding of what it means!

Response by PFC Earl Herman made Dec 14 at 2013 5:21 PM

PFC Earl Herman — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 17:21:26 -0500

I know that I try to. I think that the lessons that we learned (or were sitting in training for) gave us a sense of pride in the job that we were undertaking at the time. (Or, are still currently) I believe in the Oath and try to live by it to this day. I also tried to pass it on to my children.

Response by SrA John Webber made Dec 14 at 2013 10:22 PM

SrA John Webber — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 22:22:22 -0500

Personally it is the Politicians that can't Honor their Oath we can. We all need to watch what's going on and be at the ready.

Response by SrA John Webber made Dec 14 at 2013 10:24 PM

SrA John Webber — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 22:24:21 -0500

Took the Oath in 1969 for the Military. 1973 for the Police Dept. 1983 for the Sheriff's Dept. I will always believe In the oath and will respond in like.

Response by SSG Steven Borders made Dec 15 at 2013 8:51 AM

SSG Steven Borders — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 08:51:19 -0500

I for one believe in this Oath. I look at things a lot differently since I joined later in my life. I joined at 31, so I think it meant more to me than some of the younger guys. I am now 34 serving in a prestigious position. Thank you for your service Cpl Pearson.