My Army

All interior guards are required to memorize, understand, and comply with the following general orders:

Number 1.

I will guard everything within

the limits of my post and quit

my post only when properly relieved.

Number 2

I will obey my special orders

and perform all my duties in

a military manner.

Number 3

I will report violations of my

special orders, emergencies,

and anything not covered in my

instruction, to the commander

of the relief.

CREED OF THE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER

No one 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 in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.

Competence is my watchword. 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!

Code of Conduct of the U.S. Army

1. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

3. If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith in my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and back them up in every way.

5. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.

6. I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and the United States of America.

Code of an Officer

I am an officer of the Army of the United States and I am proud of this fact. I recognize the rich heritage behind the corps of officers, of which I am part, that has been built up by those who have marched before me at Saratoga, at Chapaltpec, at Gettysburg, at the Meuse-Argonne, at St. Lo and on the Naktong.

This rich heritage has been built on a code--the code of an officer. This code is simple and easy to remember... Duty... Honor... Country. But it is not so simple to execute and requires a lifetime devoted to work, self discipline, and courage.

DUTY
The word duty means to me that...
When I am assigned a mission, I accomplish it thoroughly,
efficiently, and quickly. I accept all of my responsibilities even
when not assigned them. Within my field, I hold myself
responsible to be aware of everything that occurs and to take
positive action to correct what is wrong or improve that which is
merely possible. I do my job regardless of danger to me
personally.

HONOR
Honor to me means that...
As an officer of the Army of the United States my personal
integrity is irreproachable. I will never degrade myself by lying,
cheating or stealing. I hold myself personally and unequivocally
responsible to ensure the preservation of the honor of the officer
corps of the United States Army.

COUNTRY
Country means to me that...
In addition to being an officer of the Army, I am an American
citizen. I am an official representative of my country and will so
comport myself. I will endure any hardship, any sacrifice, for the
welfare of these my United States.

This is the code I will live by... Duty... Honor... Country...
all of these I put above myself whatever the cost.