Favorite professional citations

Publishing date: 04.24.2005 18:42

This is a list of points I've maintained for many years for occasional reference as my "professional azimuth".

I've pulled these from a variety of sources, but I think most came from a small reference card a friend gave me that was originally published by the 25th Infantry Division.

The Ranger Creed

Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers.

Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite Soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster, and fight harder than any other Soldier.

Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong, and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one hundred percent and then some.

Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well trained Soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress, and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.

Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.

Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission, though I be the lone survivor.

Leadership Obligations to my Soldiers, Unit, and Country
1. Train my Soldiers to fight, win, and survive in combat.
2. Care for my Soldiers and their families.
o Improve their well-being.
o Reward good performance.
3. Teach, coach, and counsel the Army ethic.
o Integrity
o Loyalty - to the nation's ideals and to the superiors and subordinates
o Selfless service - mission and Soldiers above self
o Duty - obedient, disciplined performance, despite difficulty or danger

Officer

The officer commands, establishes policy, plans, and programs the work of the Army.

The officer concentrates on collective training which will enable the unit to accomplish its mission.

The officer is primarily involved with unit operations, training, and related activities.

The officer concentrates on unit effectiveness and unit readiness.

The officer pays particular attention to the standards of performance, training, and professional development of officers and NCOs.

The officer creates conditions and makes the time and other resources available so the NCO can do the job.

Noncommissiond Officer

The NCO conducts the daily business of the Army within established orders, directives, and policies.

The NCO concentrates on individual training and develops the capability to accomplish the mission.

The NCO is primarily involved with training the individual Soldier and teams.

The NCO concentrates on each subordinate NCO and Soldier and on the small teams of the unit, to ensure that each of them is well trained, highly motivated, ready, and functioning.

The NCO concentrates on standards of performance, training, and professional development of NCOs and young Soldiers.

The NCO get the job done.

My Daily Assessment

What did I do today in each of my obligation areas?
Did I make my Soldiers do something that distracted them from their preparation for combat?
Did I set an enthusiastic, positive example (both on and off duty)?

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