U.S. and Canadian Military Oath

Members of the U.S. and Canadian Armed Forces are required to take an oath, signifying their allegiance to their Country. As servicemen and women, we believe deeply in the principles to which we swore, affirmed or declared, and few of us have ever recanted the oath.

United States

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.

Canada

I, _________, do swear (solemnly declare) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, her heirs and successors according to law. SO HELP ME GOD (delete if declaration)