"I, _____ (SSAN), having been appointed an

officer in the Army of the United States, as

indicated above in the grade of _____ do solemnly

swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend

the Constitution of the United States against all

enemies, foreign or domestic, that I will bear true

faith and allegiance tot he same; that I take this

obligation freely, without any mental reservations

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."

 

 

 

(DA Form 71, 1 August 1959, for officers.)