1. Profession of Arms

2. Overview  Nature of the Profession  Officership  Commitment

3.  Profession: A vocation or occupation characterized by special knowledge and skills applied and dedicated to the improvement of society.  Some basic requirements are: Ethical BehaviorEthical Behavior Preparation through training & educationPreparation through training & education Continued developmentContinued development Dedication to public service above personal achievementDedication to public service above personal achievement Nature of the Profession

4.  Military Profession Preserve the PeacePreserve the Peace Support National PolicySupport National Policy Implement National ObjectivesImplement National Objectives Overcoming any nation responsible for aggressive acts that imperil the peace and security of the United States.Overcoming any nation responsible for aggressive acts that imperil the peace and security of the United States. Nature of the Profession

5.  Developing the military professional ExpertiseExpertise Technical KnowledgeTechnical Knowledge Theoretical KnowledgeTheoretical Knowledge Broad Liberal KnowledgeBroad Liberal Knowledge Nature of the Profession

6.  Developing the military professional Responsibility to:Responsibility to: The US ConstitutionThe US Constitution Maintain high standards Maintain high standards Serve the American people Serve the American people Nature of the Profession

7.  Developing the military professional CorporatenessCorporateness Autonomous social unitAutonomous social unit Education and trainingEducation and training Internal promotions and disciplineInternal promotions and discipline Promoting the growth of professional knowledgePromoting the growth of professional knowledge Nature of the Profession

8. Is the Military a Profession?  Two-Fold Responsibility to the State ExpertiseExpertise Execute the will of the StateExecute the will of the State  Defending the Nation

9. Officership  Country’s Expectations of Officers PatriotismPatriotism HonorHonor IntegrityIntegrity Loyalty to service above all elseLoyalty to service above all else CompetenceCompetence Self-sacrificeSelf-sacrifice

10. I, (state your full name), having been appointed a second lieutenant, in the United States Air Force, do solemnly swear 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 upon which I am about to enter, so help me God. USAF Oath of Office

11. I swear by God this sacred oath, that I will render unconditional obedience to Adolf Hitler, the Fuehrer of the German Reich and people, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and will be ready as a brave soldier to risk my life at any time for this oath. I swear by God this sacred oath, that I will render unconditional obedience to Adolf Hitler, the Fuehrer of the German Reich and people, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and will be ready as a brave soldier to risk my life at any time for this oath. Nazi Germany Oath of Office

12. Former U.S.S.R. Oath of Office I, citizen of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, joining the ranks of the Armed Forces, take the oath and solemnly pledge to observe military and state secrets, to observe the Constitution of the USSR and Soviet laws, unquestioningly to carry out the requirements of all military regulations and orders of commanders and superiors. I pledge conscientiously to study military science, to preserve in every way military and public property and to remain devoted till my last breath to my people, my Soviet homeland, and the Soviet government.

13. I am prepared at all times, on orders from the government, to come out in defense of my homeland, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. I pledge to defend it courageously, skillfully, with dignity and honor, without sparing my blood and life in securing complete victory over the enemies. If I break this solemn vow, may I be severely punished by the Soviet people, universally hated, and despised by the working people. Former U.S.S.R. Oath of Office

14. Commitment

15. Summary  Nature of the Profession  Officership  Commitment