Airborne
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!
