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| Cadet Creed I am an Army Junior ROTC Cadet. I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school, and Corps of Cadets. I am loyal and patriotic. I am the future of the United States of America. I do not lie, cheat, or steal and will always be accountable for my actions and deeds. I will always practice good citizenship and patriotism. I will work hard to improve my mind and strengthen my body. I will seek the mantle of leadership and stand prepared to uphold the Constitution and the American way of life. May God grant me the strength to always live by this
creed. General Orders
Code of Conduct
1) I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense 2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have means to resist. 3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. 4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. 5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give my name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. 6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting for
freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made
my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
Legend of the ROTC Patch The patch symbolizes the Army mission of national defense and is divided into four quarters symbolizing the four traditional military science courses comprising the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps curriculum The sword signifies courage, gallantry, and self-sacrifice intrinsic to the profession of arms. The lamp denotes the pursuit of knowledge, higher learning, and the partnership of Army ROTC with American colleges and universities. The Greek helmet is symbolic of the ancient civilization concept of the warrior-scholar. The motto "Leadership and Excellence" expresses the ultimate responsibility of Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps in discharging its moral responsibility to the nation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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