No man 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 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 of Soldiers!