Jedburgh
12-16-2005, 03:34 PM
Perhaps I should emphasize that this is the South Vietnamese Small Unit Commander's Handbook (http://star.vietnam.ttu.edu/cgi-bin/starfetch.exe?cCZ3bB6m5yjUriSTUF1HjQWyijR6AuIPwefCU2NNBH7ko5iEHf9HISljNAYprzrXWL7WxkTKcupeZJ5Eni@x8nHBeqQxubnU9XDfz5K70W4/2130607007.pdf) of 1966...
1. I am determined to sacrifice myself for the Country, Honor, and Duty.
2. I am resolved to defend the law and observe military discipline.
3. I sincerely respect the old, love children, and behave correctly towards women; maintain a friendly attitude toward the people, help them, and defend them.
4. I am resolved not to debauch myself through drinking, gambling, love affairs, and opium smoking.
5. I will absolutely preserve military secrecy; safeguard military equipment; and behave properly towards prisoners.
....number 4 is my favorite. Added emphasis is mine.
1. I am determined to sacrifice myself for the Country, Honor, and Duty.
2. I am resolved to defend the law and observe military discipline.
3. I sincerely respect the old, love children, and behave correctly towards women; maintain a friendly attitude toward the people, help them, and defend them.
4. I am resolved not to debauch myself through drinking, gambling, love affairs, and opium smoking.
5. I will absolutely preserve military secrecy; safeguard military equipment; and behave properly towards prisoners.
....number 4 is my favorite. Added emphasis is mine.