Armed Forces Day!

[Frixxxx]

Airman's Creed​

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I am an American Airman.
I am a Warrior.
I have answered my nation's call.​

I am an American Airman.
My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win.
I am faithful to a Proud Heritage,
A Tradition of Honor,
And a Legacy of Valor.​

I am an American Airman,
Guardian of Freedom and Justice,
My Nation's Sword and Shield,
Its Sentry and Avenger.
I defend my Country with my Life.​

I am an American Airman;
Wingman, Leader, Warrior.
I will never leave an Airman behind,
I will never falter,​

And I will not fail.​

 

[Ship]

Sailor's Creed

I am a United States Sailor.


I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.


I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and all who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.


I proudly serve my country’s Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment.


I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.​

 

[James48843]

Army Officer's Creed:

I will give to the selfless performance of my duty 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 of my profession, but also I will exercise the authority intrusted 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 both from impropriety and the appearance of impropriety, acting with candor and integrity to earn the unquestioning trust of my fellow soldiers--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.




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[James48843]

A good officer is a leader who understands and adapts to the dynamics of the people he/she leads.

It is someone who can accept comments/critique from his/her NCO's, evalute the input, and then make a decision and stick to it.

Leading by committee works when you have time, but someone has to make the call when the chips are down.

A good officer is technically and tactically proficient, and understands how to implement the assets that are subordinate to him/her in an effective and safe way.

A good officer understands the importance of providing for the good training and support of those under his command.

A good officer understands that leadership in command is only part of the job, and that leadership on staff is just as important, but requires a different skill set.

An officer seeks to constantly refine his/her knowledge, understands rules and regulations and employs those rules and regulations to the letter when required.

A good officer praises in public. Corrections are always made behind closed doors.

However, a good officer knows when it is time to show his unit that they will be required to tow the line, and that those who refuse to do so will be reprimanded. Discipline is an important part of leadership, as is leading by example.

A good officer has a plan. A good plan. Maybe a written plan, but plan for everything. A superior officer is able to adapt and create new plans as new information becomes available.

Every new job requires a new plan, and if you go into an assignment thinking you can just wing it because you know your stuff, you are dead wrong.

Mission, mobility, and men first.