I am a staff noncommissioned officer in the United States
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.