ARCTIC WARRIOR STANDARDS - United States Army

USARAK Pamphlet 600-2

United States Army Alaska (USARAK) Pamphlet 600-2 26 October 2015

ARCTIC WARRIOR STANDARDS

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Chain of Command

Commander in Chief Secretary of Defense Secretary of the Army Chief of Staff of the Army/Sergeant Major of the Army United States Army Pacific Command Commander/Command Sergeant Major United States Army Alaska Commanding General/Command Sergeant Major Brigade Commander/Command Sergeant Major Battalion Commander/Command Sergeant Major Company Commander/First Sergeant Platoon Leader/Platoon Sergeant/Squad Leader

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APVR-CG

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

HEADQUARTERS, U.S. ARMY ALASKA 724 POSTAL SERVICE LOOP #5000

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON AK 99505-5000

MEMORANDUM FOR All Soldiers, U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK) SUBJECT: Arctic Warrior Standards

1. Discipline is the hallmark of all great military units. In military operations, order and discipline lead to victory. This discipline is visibly measured by the way a unit appears both in garrison and in the field, how it conducts itself in combat and in peacetime, and the military courtesy conveyed by its members when addressing or interacting with others.

2. This pamphlet is produced to inform all USARAK Soldiers of our Arctic Warrior Standards. A copy of this pamphlet is issued to every Soldier.

3. Within USARAK, our Soldiers continually set a standard of excellence in everything we do. We are a unit with a unique and proud history with a proven, worldwide reputation of being a premier war-fighting unit. We will maintain proficiency in the critical areas of Physical and Mental Readiness, Small Unit Battle Drills, Stryker, Airborne, and Aviation; Weapons and Medical Skill Proficiency, as well as Leader Development.

4. Every Soldier is expected to adhere to these standards, and if necessary, take the corrective action to enforce compliance. Remember that enforcing standards here and now may be the last opportunity you have before we deploy to combat. We are and always will be "Arctic Warriors", and PACOM's Strategic Response Force.

TERRY D. GARDNER Command Sergeant Major, USA

BRYAN R. OWENS Major General, USA Commanding

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OATH OF ENLISTMENT

"I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) 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; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God." (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962).

OATH FOR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

"I, _____ (SSAN), having been appointed an officer in the Army of the United States, as indicated above in the grade of _____ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter; SO HELP ME GOD." (DA Form 71, 1 August 1959, for officers.)

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Stand at position of Attention while it is played, and sing the song.

The Army Song

Verse: March along, sing our song, with the Army of the free. Count the brave, count the true, who have fought to victory.

We're the Army and proud of our name! We're the Army and proudly proclaim:

The Army's on its way.

Chorus: First to fight for the right, And to build the Nation's might, And the Army Goes Rolling Along. Proud of all we have done, Fighting till the battle's won, And the Army Goes Rolling Along.

Refrain: Then it's hi! hi! hey! The Army's on its way. Count off the cadence loud and strong; For where'er we go, You will always know That The Army Goes Rolling Along.

The United States Army Alaska March

We conquer the mountains and the valleys! We train in the winter's bitter cold! Alaska Soldiers! Arctic Warriors! Sentries of the North!

So pick up your weapons and your snowshoes! We're ready to fight and to defend!

The finest Soldiers! Arctic Warriors! From the last Frontier!

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CREED OF THE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER

No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of Soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a timehonored corps, which is known as "The Backbone of the Army." I am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers and will, at all times, conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service and my country, regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or my position to attain pleasure, profit or personal safety.

Competence is my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind: Accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my Soldiers. I will strive to remain tactically and technically proficient. I am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned Officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I know my Soldiers and will always place their needs above my own. I will communicate consistently with my Soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both awards and punishment.

Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my Soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve: Seniors, peers and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity or my moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget, that we are professionals, Non-commissioned Officers, leaders!

From left to right - Sergeant Major of the Army; Command Sergeant Major; Sergeant Major; First Sergeant; Master Sergeant; Sergeant First Class; Staff

Sergeant; Sergeant; Corporal

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SOLDIER'S CREED

I am an American Soldier I am a warrior and a member of a team I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values I will always place the mission first

I will never accept defeat I will never quit

I will never leave a fallen comrade I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior

tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself I am an expert and a professional

I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat

I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life I am an American Soldier

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GENERAL ORDERS

(1) I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.

(2) I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner. (3) I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions to the commander of the relief.

THE ARMY VALUES

Loyalty: Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other

Soldiers. Duty:

Fulfill your obligations. Respect:

Treat people as they should be treated. Selfless-Service:

Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own. Honor:

Live up to all the Army values. Integrity:

Do what's right, legally and morally. Personal Courage:

Face fear, danger, or adversity (Physical or Moral).

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