paratrooper creed
June 30th, 2007 by malakianzAirborne
Creed
I am an Airborne trooper! A PARATROOPER!
I jump by parachute from any plane in flight. I volunteered to do it,
knowing well the hazards of my choice.
I serve in a mighty Airborne Force–famed for deeds in war–renowned
for readiness in peace. It is my pledge to uphold its honor and prestige in all I am–in all I do.
I am an elite trooper–a sky trooper–a shock trooper–a spearhead
trooper. I blaze the way to far-flung goals–behind, before, above the foe’s front line.
I know that I may have to fight without support for days on end. Therefore, I keep mind and body always fit to do my part in any Airborne task. I am self-reliant and unafraid. I shoot true, and march fast and far. I fight hard and excel in every
art and artifice of war.
I never fail a fellow trooper. I cherish as a sacred trust the lives of men with whom I serve. Leaders have my fullest loyalty, and those I lead never find me lacking.
I have pride in the Airborne! I never let it down!
In peace, I do not shrink the dullest of duty not protest the
toughest training. My weapons and equipment are always combat ready. I am neat of dress–military in courtesy–proper in conduct and behavior.
In battle, I fear no foe’s ability, nor under-estimate his prowess,
power and guile. I fight him with all my might and skills–ever alert to evade capture or escape a trap. I never surrender, though I be the last.
My goal in peace or war is to succeed in any mission of the day–or
die, if needs be, in the try.
I belong to a proud and glorious team–the Airborne, the Army, my Country. I am its chosen pride to fight where others may not go–to serve them well
until the final victory.
I am the trooper of the sky! I am my Nation’s best! In peace and war
I never fail. Anywhere, anytime, in anything–I AM AIRBORNE!