![]() ![]() In 1789, officers and enlisted took the same oath. Though “tradition” is an unsatisfying answer, it is often the first obstacle hindering change and must be addressed. Most importantly (and timely given the not insignificant number of military service-members-retired or otherwise-who participated in the insurrection at the Capitol), changing the Oath of Enlistment by removing the phrase “the orders of the President of the United States” would reflect more decisively the what rather than the who that is being served. Moreover, the President’s title of “ Commander in Chief” is enshrined in Article II, Section 2 Clause 1 of the Constitution specifying obedience to the President is superfluous when an enlisted servicemember professes allegiance to the Constitution. Practically, the President does not and would not command enlisted service-members directly. I have often wondered why the Oath of Enlistment references the President, while the Oath of Commissioned Officers only references the Constitution. After serving in Iraq, I entered the United States Military Academy and took the latter oath upon graduation. I took the former upon enlisting in the United States Army in 2004. I, _, 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 that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. #Enlisted oath codeI, _, 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. And while I have often personally found that to be true, when reflecting on the two oaths, perhaps this time it’s the oath that needs amending rather than the behavior. Often, when measuring our performance against our respective oath, our performance needs amendment. We owe it to our country to see the horizon as a vision of aspiration instead of desolation.įor those also in public service, now is a time to reflect on the oath we took. ![]() ” The memorandum also commands service-members to “keep your eyes on the horizon.” Unfortunately, if you are looking toward the Capitol, non-scalable fencing and concertina wire currently mar that horizon.Ĭivil servants, military service-members, those holding political office, and the rest of the “We” in “ We the People” must unite in stewardship to the Constitution if we are to have a functioning democracy. Completed by unit.On January 12th, the Joint Chiefs of Staff urged all service-members to “remain fully committed to protecting and defending the Constitution. If applicant has prior military service, complete all items that are applicable For initial entry into the NYG, complete items: 1, 2, 3 and 4. Personal History Questionnaire continuation sheet Recommendation for enlistment in the New York Guard (Completed by Unit)Īgreement of Understanding - Complete all itemsĪuthorization for release of information - Complete all items Phone: (914) here to request information about joining the New York Guard FormĬontains all Enlisted forms and instructionsĬontains all Officer forms and instructions ![]()
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