Soldier's Code
I will honor my Country, the Army, my unit and my fellow soldiers by living the Army Values. No matter what situation I am in, I will never do anything for pleasure, profit, or personal safety which will disgrace my uniform, my unit, or my Country. Lastly, I am proud of my Country and its flag.
So when military personnel are deployed, caring notes like these may be appreciated. “Wishing you nothing but the best on your mission.” “You'll be in a lot of people's thoughts, prayers and hearts while you're over there.” “You and your unit are strong, brave, trained and skilled.
I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade.
Career branch numbers range from 11 to 92. For example: 13 for field artillery, 19 for armor/armored cavalry and 92 for quartermaster. Within each occupational field, there are usually several codes available.
To love a soldier means to stand by him or her as they put on the uniform and commit to serving our country. To love a soldier means wiping the tears away and promising to love them no matter how many miles away they must go.
Specifically, a proper salute goes as follows: Raise the right hand sharply, fingers and thumb extended and joined, palm facing down, and place the tip of the right forefinger on the rim of the visor, slightly to the right of the eye.
A simple greeting of the day, “Good morning, Sir (Ma'am),” is acceptable and encouraged. Use your judgment. You don't have to salute in an airplane, on a bus, when driving a vehicle, or in public places such as inside theaters or other places of business. The driver of a moving vehicle does not initiate a salute.
Disrespect by acts includes neglecting the customary salute, or showing a marked disdain, indifference, insolence, impertinence, undue familiarity, or other rudeness in the presence of the superior officer.
Thank you for your service to this country. Your bravery, sacrifice, and strength do not go unnoticed, and we will always be indebted to you and your family for all that you have given to the country. I would like to thank you very much for your service! Thank you for your time, bravery, and sacrifice for this country.
Alfa, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu.
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.
In the Australian Defence Force (ADF), a lower-ranked person salutes first and then the more senior member returns the compliment. The person saluting makes eye contact with the person being greeted. In the presence of the enemy, military salutes are generally forbidden.
There is a saying commonly used across all branches of the military, “we don't say goodbye, we say see you later.” However, the older I get, the more our family grows, and the more times we move, I've found the subtle differences between the “see you laters” and the “goodbyes”… and it doesn't make either any easier.
While a salute is considered to be a gesture of respect, there's etiquette involved when it comes to rendering a hand salute, whether you are a veteran, active service member, or civilian. As a civilian, saluting soldiers is not a recommended way to honor a current or former member of the military.
Treat people as they should be treated. In the Soldier's Code, we pledge to “treat others with dignity and respect while expecting others to do the same.” Respect is what allows us to appreciate the best in other people. Respect is trusting that all people have done their jobs and fulfilled their duty.
“Brave men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.” “America without her soldiers would be like God without His angels.” “No man is a man until he has been a soldier.” “Freedom is never free.”
The act whereby a military member honours the flag or a superior.
Assault/Violence (Code Grey)
Code Red is an unofficial phrase for the extra-judicial punishment within the Armed Forces for disciplining the subordinate officers for reasons ranging from the violation of official protocol to the washout of one's duties. The Indian version of Code Red is Kambal Parade.
Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice is intended to give military commanders a swift, efficient, and easy way to: (1) punish those committing minor offenses; (2) maintain discipline; and (3) deter misconduct.