Navy Seal Ethos.

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NAVY SEAL ETHOS:

In times of War or Uncertainty there is a Special Breed of Warrior
Ready to Answer Our Nation´s Call. A Common Man with an Uncommon 
Desire to Succeed. Forged by Adversity, He Stands along America’s Finest
Special Operation Forces to Serve His Country, the American People, and
to Protect their Way of Life. I am that Man.

My Trident is a Symbol of Honor and Heritage. Bestowed upon Me by the
Heros that Have Gone Before, it Embodies the Trust of Those I Have Sworn 
to Protect. By Wearing the Trident I Accept the Responsibility of My Chosen 
Profession and Way of Life. It’s a Privilege that I Must Earn Every Day. My
Loyalty to My Country and Team is Beyond Reproach. I Humble Serve as a 
Guardian to My Fellow American Always Ready to Defend those who are
Unable to Defend Themselves. I do Not Advertise the Nature of My Work,
nor Seek Recognition for my Actions. I Voluntarily Accept the Inherent 
Hazards of My Profession, Placing the Welfare and Security of Others 
Before My Own. I Serve with Honor on and off the Battlefield. The Ability 
to Control My Emotions and My Actions, Regardless of Circumstances, sets 
me Apart from Other Men. Uncompromising Integrity is My Standard. 
My Character and Honor are Steadfast. My Word is My Bond.

We Expect to Lead and Be Led. In the Absence of Orders, I Will Take 
Charge, Lead My Teammates, and Accomplish My Mission. I Lead by 
Example in All Situations. I Will Never Quit. I Persevere and Thrive on 
Adversity. My Nation Expects Me to be Physically Harder and Mentally 
Stronger than My Enemies. If Knocked Down, I Will Get Back Up, 
Every Time. I Will Draw on Every Remaining Ounce of Strength to Protect
My Teammates and to Accomplished Our Mission. I am Never out of
the Fight.

We Demand Discipline. We Expect Innovation. The Lives of My Teammates
and the Success of Our Mission Depends on Me-my Technical Skills, 
tactical Proficiency, and Attention to Detail. My Training is Never 
Complete.

We Train for War and Fight to Win. I Stand Ready to Bring the Full
Spectrum if Combat Power to bear in Order to Achieve My Mission
and the Goals Established by my Country. The Execution of my Duties
Will Be Swift and Violent when Required yet guided by the Very Principles
that I Serve to Defend. Brave Men Have Fought and died Building 
the Proud Tradition of Feared Reputation that I am Bound to Uphold.
In the Worst of Conditions, the Legacy of my Teammates steadies my 
Resolve and Silently Guides my Every Deed. 
  I Will Not Fail.