Every person lives by a set of rules, a set of morals. I know I certainly do. Every person has a different set of rules for themselves. Everyone has their own opinions on right and wrong. Some may think being gay is against a moral code, other definitely disagree. Some think you should definitely go to church every Sunday, others do not. It is different to every person. However, soldiers live by the soldier’s creed and the values of whichever branch they are in.
Becoming a soldier, you must learn both. You will sometimes be quoted on it, due to it being your guide. These words are not just words, but a way of life. Each line says one thing but can mean a million different things as well. Nothing is set to man one thing because then it would be much longer. It is more of a, draw between the lines, picture. It is meant for each soldier to find their way to living like a true soldier. Sure, a soldier must be strong, but it cannot just be physically. It has to be emotionally, critically, or even just strong willed. They need to have the heart of a warrior. Pushing yourself physically is only possible through a strong will. It is all a psychological game.
This is certainly what being a soldier is about. It is about our ethics. It is about our creed. It is about how strong we are in every aspect. It is about who we are and who we become. This is about our journey to becoming a true warrior.
If you ever have the time, please read the Soldier’s Creed and the Army Ethics. Then write down what you believe it to mean. Then read it again and think of another. You could even read them line by line and take notes in between. It does not matter because this is about learning what it takes to achieve the impossible.
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