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Rifleman's Creed
The Creed Of A United States Marine
by
MGen. William H. Rupertus
U.S. Marine Corps Retired
(written following the attack on Pearl Harbor)
This is my rifle. There are many like it but this one is mine.
My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it
as I must master my life. My rifle, without me, is useless.
Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true.
I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying
to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I WILL...
My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war
is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst,
nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits
that count. WE WILL HIT...
My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus,
I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its
strength, it parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel.
I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage
as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my
heart against all damage. I will keep my rifle clean and
ready. We will become part of each other. WE WILL...
Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself
are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of
our enemy. We are the saviors of my life.
So be it, until there is no enemy, but Peace!
Non-Commissioned Officers Creed
I am the backbone of the United States Marine Corps. I am a Marine
Non-Commissioned Officer. I serve as part of the vital link between my Commander
(and all Officers) and enlisted Marines. I will never forget who I am or what I
represent. I will challenge myself to the limit and be ever attentive to duty. I am now,
more than ever, committed to excellence in all that I do, so that I can set the proper
example for other Marines. I will demand of myself all the energy, knowledge and
skills I possess, so that I can instill confidence in those I teach. I will constantly strive
to perfect my own skills and to become a good leader. Above all I will be truthful in
all I say or do. My integrity shall be impeccable as my appearance. I will be
honest with myself, with those under my charge and with my superiors. I pledge
to do my best to incorporate all the leadership traits into my character for such is the
heritage I have received from that long, illustrious line of professionals who have
worn the Bloodstripe so proudly before me. I must give the very best I have for my
Marines, my Corps and my Country for though today I instruct and
supervise in peace, tomorrow, I may lead in war.
Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Creed
I am a Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in the United Sates Marine Corps.
As such, I am a member of the most unique group of professional military
practitioners in the world. I am bound by duty to God, Country, and my
fellow Marines to execute the demands of my position to and beyond what I
believe to be the limits of my capabilities. I realize I am the mainstay of
Marine Corps discipline, and I carry myself with military grace, unbowed
by the weight of command, unflinching in the execution of lawful orders,
and unswerving in my dedication to the most complete success of my assigned
mission. Both my professional and personal demeanor shall be such that I may
take pride if my juniors emulate me, and knowing perfection to lie beyond the
grasp of any mortal hand, I shall yet strive to attain perfection that I may ever
be aware of my needs and capabilities to improve myself. I shall be fair in my
personal relations, just in the enforcement of discipline, true to myself and my
fellow Marines and equitable in my dealings with every man.
Drill Instructor Creed
These recruits are entrusted to my care. I will train them to the best of my
ability. I will develop them into smartly disciplined, physically fit, basically
trained Marines, thoroughly indoctrinated in love of Corps and Country.
I will demand of them, and demonstrate by my own example, the highest
standards of personal conduct, morality, and professional skill.
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