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- [Narrator] The NCO Creed.

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No one is more professional than I.

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I am a noncommissioned officer, a leader of Soldiers.

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As a noncommissioned officer,

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I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps,

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which is known as The Backbone of the Army.

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I am proud of the Corps of noncommissioned officers,

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and will at all times conduct myself

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so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the military service,

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and my country regardless of the situation,

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in which I find myself.

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I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure,

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profit, or personal safety.

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Competence is my watchword.

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My two basic responsibilities will always be

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uppermost in my mind.

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Accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers.

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I will strive to remain technically

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and tactically proficient.

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I am aware of my role as a noncommissioned officer.

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I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role.

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All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership.

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I will provide that leadership.

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I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs

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above my own.

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I will communicate consistently with my soldiers,

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and never leave them uninformed.

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I will be fair and impartial when recommending

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both rewards and punishment.

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Officers of my unit will have maximum time

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to accomplish their duties.

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They will not have to accomplish mine.

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I will earn their respect and confidence,

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as well as that of my soldiers.

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I will be loyal to those with whom I serve,

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seniors, peers, and subordinates alike.

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I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action

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in the absence of orders.

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I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage.

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I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget

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that we are professionals, noncommissioned officers,

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leaders!