Regulatory guidance iaw ar 600824 personnelgeneral. Form 2204 oath of office general information the attached form is designed to meet minimal constitutional filing requirements pursuant to the relevant provisions. Colonel sadlos interest in the oath of office was ignited while assigned to the pentagon in 2000. Oaths of office new york state division of military and. Under the provisions of law cited in ar 600824, paragraph 619, i request that i be released from active duty and assignment on last day of month which retirement would otherwise be effective and placed on the retired list on first day of the following month or as soon thereafter as practicable, and that i be transferred to the retired reserve immediately on retirement. The first oath, voted on 14 june 1775 as part of the act creating the continental army, read. United states uniformed services oath of office wikipedia. The following is the oath of commissioned officers. Upon enlisting in the united states armed forces, each person enlisting in an armed force whether a soldier, sailor, coast guardsman, airman, or marine takes an oath of enlistment required by federal statute in 10 u. The prescribing directive is ngr ar 600100 and ngr ar 600101. Army da administrative publications and forms by the army publishing directorate apd. Oath of office of the president of the united states. That section provides the text of the oath and sets out who may administer the oath. Oath of office pamphlet the profession of arms center of excellence.
Oath of extension of enlistment or reenlistment author. At that time he began asking peers and mentors the question. Advise and assist army leaders to maintain army values, readiness, and effectiveness in the promotion of wellbeing, good order, and discipline. The commission and oath unite all armed forces officers in a common undertaking of service to the nation. Oath of enlistment, do solemnly swear or affirm that i will support and defend the constitution of the united states against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Disclosure of your ssn and other information is voluntary. A da form 71 is also known as an oath of office military personnel form. I certify that the above oath of extension was subscribed and duly sworn before me on this day of or warrant officer, or any other person so designated to administer oaths under state law, for member of the army national guard. Civilian oath of office i, state your full name, do solemnly swear or affirm that i will support and defend the constitution of the united states against all. Oath of office may also be taken before any civil officer who is authorized by the laws of the united states or by the local municipal law to administer oaths, and if. I will practice physical therapy with compassion for the vulnerabilities in. Oath of a physical therapist i n the presence of my colleagues, friends, families and teachers, and in view of the honored profession i am entering into, i solemnly and willingly state that i dedicate myself to the following.
The president and vice president, members of the u. The officer is enjoined to carefully and diligently discharge the duties of his or her office. Prepared for the office of the chief of information, department of the army by the u. This revision updates the policy and procedures for appointing com. The oath of enlistment is administered by any commissioned officer to any person enlisting or reenlisting for a term of service into any branch of the military. T h i s p u b l i c a t i o n i s a m a j o r revision. The oath is traditionally performed in front of the united states flag, and other flags, such as the state flag, military branch flag, and unit guidon may be present as well. I state your full name, having been appointed an officer in the army of the united states, as indicated above in the grade of second lieutenant, 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. This form will be used as a record of a soldier or officer accepting a new appointment. The oath of office required by section 3331 of this title may be administered by an individual authorized by the laws of the united states or local law to administer oaths in the state, district, or territory or possession of the united states where the oath is administered. Oath of secrecy is part of the civil service tradition for employees to take an oath of office of allegiance before their assumption of duty, but the manner, timing, and wordings of the recent. Oath of office military personnel united states army.
The oath of office is traditionally recited upon commissioning, and upon. Oath of enlistment, do solemnly swear or affirm that i. Title 32 usc section 308 and 312, and executive order 9397. Every army civilian, enlisted soldier, and 49 officer takes an oath morally committing themselves to support and defend the 50 constitution and fulfill duties in faithful obedience to lawful authority.
Each president recites the following oath, in accordance with. We know that many of you are in the process of putting together your armies for oathmark. Prepared by the office of the chief of military history, department of the army 3 february 1964. Used for persons appointed as an officer of the national guard to subscribe to an appointment oath required by provis ions of. The statute that prescribes the oath can be found in section 3331, title 5, united states code. Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation.
Office of the inspector general of the united states army. The oath of office is required of all individuals, except the president, who are elected or appointed to an office of honor or profit in the civil service or uniformed services. It is based on the 28 february 2005 edition of army regulation ar 7355, property accountability. An individual, except the president, elected or appointed to an office of honor or profit in the civil service or uniformed services, shall take the following oath. The oath of office of the president of the united states is the oath or affirmation that the president of the united states takes after assuming the presidency but before exercising or carrying out any presidential powers or duties. Once the report is generated youll then have the option to download it as a pdf, print or email the report. United states armed forces oath of enlistment an air force officer administers the oath to a group of 150 enlistees not pictured upon enlisting in the united states armed forces, each person enlisting in an armed force whether a soldier, sailor, airman, or marine takes an oath of enlistment required by federal statute in 10 u.
In the time before the civil war, did officers in the. Personnel procurement appointment of commissioned and warrant officers in the regular army army regulation 601100 effective 21 december 2006 h i s t o r y. House of representatives and senate, and justices joining the u. United states armed forces oath of enlistment wikimili.
Check the sections youd like to appear in the report, then use the create report button at the bottom of the page to generate your report. Also interesting is the use of the words them and their in referring to the united states. Chapter 1 the commission and the oath national defense. It is used by the united states department of the army. The wording of the oath is specified in article ii, section one, clause 8, of the united states constitution. Conduct thorough, objective, and impartial inspections, assessments, and investigations. Supreme court all publicly take oaths before assuming office. His insightful analysis will help military officers fully understand the moral implications of their actions. In point of fact there were oaths to support and defend the constitution but never the government. Personnel procurement appointment of commissioned and. I do solemnly swear or affirm that i will faithfully execute the office of president of the united states, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and.
Oath of enlistment oath of office i, state your name, do. It differs from that of the oath of enlistment that enlisted members recite when they enter the service. Battles of the lost age, so to help you out we have put together the oathmark army planner, a formfillable pdf that you can use to see the points costs of different units and create an initial army plan download the pdf to your computer and you will find dropdown menus with every. United states armed forces oath of enlistment wikipedia.
Policies and procedures for property accountability ar 7355. I do solemnly swear or affirm that i will faithfully execute the office of president of. The commission and oath unite all armed forces officers in a common undertaking of. I, ab, do solemnly swear or affirm that i will support and defend the constitution of the united states against all enemies, foreign and domestic. An oath of office is a promise required of most federal officials to carry out the duties set forth in the u. The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and. All officers of the eight uniformed services of the united states swear or affirm an oath of office upon commissioning. This form and the information provided are not substitutes for the advice and services of an attorney. The office army professionals enter upon taking their oath is not a physical 48 workspace. Officers owe their allegiance to the founding documents and are bound by the law to obey lawful orders. Be the eyes, ears, voice, and conscience of the army across the spectrum of operations.
Information provided may be used for determinations regarding judicial or nonjudicial punishment, other administrative disciplinary actions, security clearances, recruitment, retention, placement, and other personnel actions. If the reserve oath of office is approved by secretary. This is a mandatory form that must be filled out when necessary. Jackson state university department of military science. Oath of office i, state your name, having been appointed a rank in the united states air force, do solemnly swear or affirm that i will support and defend the constitution of the united states against all enemies, foreign and bear true faith and allegiance to the. The first part had all military enlistees swear to uphold the constitution, and the second part to swear allegiance to the united states of america and obey the orders of the president of the united states, as. When using this guide, check for any changes to the regulation.