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To: newzjunkey

In the Armed Forces EXCEPT the National Guard (Army or Air)

I, (NAME), 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 and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.

How did they recite this? Sounds like dishonorable discharge time.


18 posted on 04/05/2011 11:26:23 AM PDT by MCCC
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To: MCCC
Army Regulation 601-210, Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program provides that: A commissioned officer of any service will administer the Oath of Enlistment in DD Form 4 orally, in English, to each application. Make a suitable arrangement to ensure that the oath is administered in a dignified manner and in proper surroundings. display the U.S. flag prominently near the officer giving the oath. The words "So help me God" may be omitted for persons who desire to affirm rather than to swear to the oath.
45 posted on 04/05/2011 12:10:01 PM PDT by stormer
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To: MCCC

“How did they recite this?”

The same way Quakers do.


49 posted on 04/05/2011 12:15:22 PM PDT by TheThirdRuffian (Nothing to see here. Move along.)
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