
I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
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I will never surrender of my own free will. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority. To salute, all officers and all colors and standards not cased.ġ1. To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions.ġ0. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.ĩ. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.Ĩ. To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me: all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and non-commissioned officers of the guard only.ħ. To quit my post only when properly relieved.Ħ. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.ĥ. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.Ĥ. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.ģ. To take charge of this post and all government property in view.Ģ. Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities.

Ensure that the task is understood supervised and accomplished.ġ1. Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates.ĩ.

Know your men and look out for their welfare.Ĩ. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.Ħ. Be technically and tactically proficient.ģ. Know yourself and seek self-improvement.Ģ. The mnemonic device for the Leadership Traits is: JJ DID TIE BUCKLEġ. It is not enough just to read them over a couple of times you will need to be able to recite them out loud, and under pressure, so practice that way: 1. I’d recommend memorizing the following five areas of knowledge before shipping to OCS. Understand how academics are taught at Officer Candidate School Good luck! Selected chapters of OCS Knowledge To understand the process of academics, see the following post.

For all you super-motivated candidates who would actually like to study ahead of time before hitting the beaches at OCS, here is an excellent opportunity to actually get access to some of the curriculum you will be learning and tested on while there.
