Term
|
Definition
| The United States Air Force will be a trusted and reliable joint partner with our sister services known for integrity in all our activities, including supporting the joint mission first and foremost. We will provide compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for use by the Combatant Commanders. We will excel as stewards of all Air Force resources in service to the American people, while providing precise and reliable Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power for the Nation. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
To fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Produce motivated officers of character who embody the American warrior ethos and are culturally aware, expeditionary minded and prepared to lead! |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Integrity First
Service Before Self
Excellence in All We Do |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| I, (Full Name), having been appointed a (Rank) in the United States Air Force, 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; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation 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. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| I will not lie, steal or cheat nor tolerate among us anyone who does. |
|
|
Term
Code of Conduct
Article I |
|
Definition
| 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. |
|
|
Term
Code of Conduct
Article II |
|
Definition
| 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. |
|
|
Term
Code of Conduct
Article III |
|
Definition
| 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. |
|
|
Term
Code of Conduct
Article IV |
|
Definition
| 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. |
|
|
Term
Code of Conduct
Article V |
|
Definition
| When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give my 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. |
|
|
