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The Airman’s Creed and Code of ConductThe Airman’s Creed and Code of Conduct
OverviewOverview
• Airman’s Creed
• Code of Conduct
The Airman’s CreedThe Airman’s Creed
Introduction Introduction
THE AIRMAN’S CREED
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN. I AM A WARRIOR.
I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION’S CALL. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN. I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
A TRADITION OF HONOR, AND A LEGACY OF VALOR.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN, GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE,
MY NATION’S SWORD AND SHIELD, ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN:
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR. I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND,
I WILL NEVER FALTER, AND I WILL NOT FAIL.
Airman’s CreedAirman’s Creed
… Each of you should reflect on what you think it means to be an Airman today.
“As Airmen, we have a unique warfighting perspective… We are Airmen Warriors– dedicated to flying, fighting, and winning.
… One of my top priorities has been to reinvigorate the warrior ethos in every Airman of our Total Force. To me, our warrior ethos is the warfighting-focused culture, conviction, character, ethic, mindset, spirit, and soul we foster in all Airmen.”
— General Moseley, Former USAF Chief of Staff
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO
BECOME AN OFFICER?
THE AIRMAN’S CREED•
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN. I AM A WARRIOR.
I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION’S CALL. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN. I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
A TRADITION OF HONOR, AND A LEGACY OF VALOR.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN, GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE,
MY NATION’S SWORD AND SHIELD, ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN:
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR. I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND,
I WILL NEVER FALTER, AND I WILL NOT FAIL.
LANCE P. SIJAN
THE AIRMAN’S CREED
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN. I AM A WARRIOR.
I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION’S CALL. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN. I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
A TRADITION OF HONOR, AND A LEGACY OF VALOR.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN, GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE,
MY NATION’S SWORD AND SHIELD, ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN:
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR. I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND,
I WILL NEVER FALTER, AND I WILL NOT FAIL.
THE AIRMAN’S CREED
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN. I AM A WARRIOR.
I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION’S CALL. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN. I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
A TRADITION OF HONOR, AND A LEGACY OF VALOR.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN, GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE,
MY NATION’S SWORD AND SHIELD, ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN:
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR. I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND,
I WILL NEVER FALTER, AND I WILL NOT FAIL.
THE AIRMAN’S CREED
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN. I AM A WARRIOR.
I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION’S CALL. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN. I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
A TRADITION OF HONOR, AND A LEGACY OF VALOR.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN, GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE,
MY NATION’S SWORD AND SHIELD, ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN:
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR. I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND,
I WILL NEVER FALTER, AND I WILL NOT FAIL.
THE AIRMAN’S CREED
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN. I AM A WARRIOR.
I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION’S CALL. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN. I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
A TRADITION OF HONOR, AND A LEGACY OF VALOR.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN, GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE,
MY NATION’S SWORD AND SHIELD, ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN:
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR. I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND,
I WILL NEVER FALTER, AND I WILL NOT FAIL.
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THE AIRMAN’S CREED
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN. I AM A WARRIOR.
I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION’S CALL. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN. I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
A TRADITION OF HONOR, AND A LEGACY OF VALOR.
I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN, GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE,
MY NATION’S SWORD AND SHIELD, ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN:
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR. I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND,
I WILL NEVER FALTER, AND I WILL NOT FAIL.
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ValuesValues
Warrior Warrior EthosEthos
CultureCultureHeritageHeritage
USAF USAF Core Core
ValuesValues
Warrior Warrior EthosEthos
CultureCultureHeritageHeritage
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Airman’s CreedAirman’s Creed
Intro to the Code of ConductIntro to the Code of Conduct
Discussion
Code of ConductARTICLE I
I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
Discussion
Code of ConductARTICLE II
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
Discussion
Code of ConductARTICLE III
If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
Discussion
Code of ConductARTICLE IV
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
Discussion
Code of ConductARTICLE V
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
Discussion
Code of ConductARTICLE VI
I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
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The Code of ConductThe Code of Conduct
SummarySummary
• Airman’s Creed
• Code of Conduct
Code of ConductCode of Conduct
““While on a flight over North Vietnam, Capt. Sijan ejected from his disabled aircraft While on a flight over North Vietnam, Capt. Sijan ejected from his disabled aircraft and and successfully evaded capturesuccessfully evaded capture for more than 6 weeks. During this time, he was for more than 6 weeks. During this time, he was seriously injured and suffered from shock and extreme weight loss due to lack of seriously injured and suffered from shock and extreme weight loss due to lack of food. After being captured by North Vietnamese soldiers… food. After being captured by North Vietnamese soldiers… he overpowered 1 of he overpowered 1 of his guardshis guards and crawled into the jungle, only to be recaptured after several hours... and crawled into the jungle, only to be recaptured after several hours... During interrogation, he was severely tortured; however, During interrogation, he was severely tortured; however, he did not divulge any he did not divulge any informationinformation to his captors... During his intermittent periods of consciousness until to his captors... During his intermittent periods of consciousness until his death, he never complained of his physical condition and, on several occasions, his death, he never complained of his physical condition and, on several occasions, spoke of future escape attemptsspoke of future escape attempts. Capt. Sijan's extraordinary . Capt. Sijan's extraordinary heroism and heroism and intrepidity above and beyond the call of dutyintrepidity above and beyond the call of duty at the cost of his lifeat the cost of his life are in keeping are in keeping with the highest traditions…” with the highest traditions…”
—Medal of Honor Citation, Capt Lance P. Sijan
The Airman’s Creed and Code of ConductThe Airman’s Creed and Code of Conduct