In times of war or uncertainty there is a special
breed of warrior ready to answer our Nation’s
call. A common man with uncommon desire to
succeed. Forged by adversity, he stands alongside
America’s finest special operations forces to
serve his country, the American people, and
protect their way of life.I am that man.
My Trident is a symbol of honor and heritage.
Bestowed upon me by the heroes that have gone
before, it embodies the trust of those I have
sworn to protect. By wearing the Trident I accept
the responsibility of my chosen profession and way
of life. It is a privilege that I must earn every
day.
My loyalty to Country and Team is beyond reproach.
I humbly serve as a guardian to my fellow
Americans always ready to defend those who are
unable to defend themselves. I do not advertise
the nature of my work, nor seek recognition for my
actions. I voluntarily accept the inherent hazards
of my profession, placing the welfare and security
of others before my own.
I serve with honor on and off the battlefield. The
ability to control my emotions and my actions,
regardless of circumstance, sets me apart from
other men.Uncompromising integrity is my standard.
My character and honor are steadfast. My word is
my bond.
We expect to lead and be led. In the absence of
orders I will take charge, lead my teammates and
accomplish the mission. I lead by example in all
situations.
I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on
adversity. My Nation expects me to be physically
harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If
knocked down, I will get back up, every time. I
will draw on every remaining ounce of strength to
protect my teammates and to accomplish our
mission. I am never out of the fight.
We demand discipline. We expect innovation. The
lives of my teammates and the success of our
mission depend on me - my technical skill,
tactical proficiency, and attention to detail. My
training is never complete.
We train for war and fight to win. I stand ready
to bring the full spectrum of combat power to bear
in order to achieve my mission and the goals
established by my country. The execution of my
duties will be swift and violent when required yet
guided by the very principles that I serve to
defend.
Brave men have fought and died building the proud
tradition and feared reputation that I am bound to
uphold. In the worst of conditions, the legacy of
my teammates steadies my resolve and silently
guides my every deed. I will not fail.
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