![]() Members of the Army and Air National Guard take an additional Oath of Office, which is below. They can also choose to say or omit, “So help me God.” Air National Guard Oath of Office The officer taking the Oath of Office has can choose to say either the word “swear” or “affirm” when reciting the oath. I,, having been appointed a in the United States, 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 office upon which I am about to enter. It is also taken by commissioned officers in the other uniformed services of the United States, including the Coast Guard (Department of Homeland Security), United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. Simply replace the with Air Force, Army, Marines, or Navy. ![]() military take the Oath of Office when they commission as officers in their respective branch of service. Federal Oath of OfficeĪll commissioned officers in the U.S. The officer administering the Oath of Office should pause after each line to allow the members to repeat the preceding line. The officers taking the Oath of Office also raise their right hand and repeat after the administering official. The Oath of Office can be administered to one or more officers at the same time. The Oath of Office is administered by a higher-ranking officer or official who will raise his or her right hand and recite the Oath of office aloud to the officer(s) taking the oath. The Oath of Office is usually performed in front of an American flag, and can also be done in the presence of the state flag, service flag, or the unit flag, pennant, or guidon. The Oath of Office is also a reflection of our Air Force Core Values, our Airman’s Creed, and our Profession of Arms. The Oath of Office serves to remind you of your obligation to your service and your country. But it has a greater meaning than simply reciting some words on a paper. The Oath of Office is required by federal law.
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