THE RANGER CREED
Recognizing that I volunteered as a ranger,
fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession,
I will always endeavor to uphold
the prestige,honor,and high "esprit de corps"
of my ranger regiment.
Acknowledging the fact that a ranger is a more elite soldier
who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land,sea or air,
I accept the fact that as a ranger my country
expects me to move further,faster and fight harder
than any other soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades.
I will always keep myself mentally alert,
physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder
more than my share of the task whatever it may be.
One hundred-percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world
that I am a specially selected and well trained soldier.
My courtesy to superior officers,
neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set
the example for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country.
I shall defeat them on the field of battle for
I am better trained and will fight with all my might.
Surrender is not a ranger word.
I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy
and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight
on to the ranger objective and complete the mission,
though I be the lone survivor.