Good stuff!

[Jonny V]

This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.

My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.

My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I WILL...

My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. WE WILL HIT...

My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. WE WILL...

Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. WE ARE THE SAVIORS OF MY LIFE.

So be it, until victory is America's and there is no enemy, but peace!

 

[Col. Plink]

say what?

 

[Abel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkGIxGdZoYY

 

[Jonny V]

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[Jenrick]

The Rifleman's creed was written by Major General William Rupertus. In addition to being awarded the Navy cross, he commanded the Landing Task force during Guadalcanal and led the 1st Marine Division during later parts of the war. I would think calling anything a Marine who waded ashore in the Pacific during WWII "new school" is doing a disservice. The Rifleman's creed was penned sometime in the 1944-45 time frame, about as "old school" as you can get in the corp without going back to leather collars.

I personally find the Rifleman's creed to be a moving piece, that focuses on the warriors need to master his weapon. In a similar vein you have what has been attributed to the Spartans:

This is my Shield. I bear it before me in battle, but it is not mine alone. It protects my brother on my left, it protects my city. I will never let them out of its shadow, nor my city out of its shelter.

It is largely used in law enforcement to convey the ethos of never leaving your fellow officer and our duty our communities. I think they both make the reader think about their roles and responsibilities in their organization and life.

-Jenrick

 

[BrocLuno]

Jonny V you are in. You have things to do and you need to be ready. Knowing and reciting the the creed won't hurt you or us. DO NOT LET the other guy get a clean shot - ever. Keep yourself safe and keep your rifle warm and dry