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Originally posted by Tomme73:
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Originally posted by flotown79:

The Pledge. When joining the military, one is given the option of saying "under God."


Really? Since when? I enlisted in the Navy exactly 3 months after 9/11 and went on terminal leave 31 JAN 2007. Never were we ever informed of an option of saying "under God." It would be strange, considering the last 4 words of the swearing in ceremony are "so help me God."



You are correct. The option is only available to the 'army' division.


"6–18. Administration of oath of enlistment
A commissioned officer of any service will administer the Oath of Enlistment in DD Form 4 orally, in English, to each
applicant. Make a suitable arrangement to ensure that the oath is administered in a dignified manner and in proper
surroundings. Display the U.S. flag prominently near the officer giving the oath. The words “So help me God” may be
omitted for persons who desire to affirm rather than to swear to the oath."


The U.S. code does not provide an option...

"(a) Enlistment Oath.— Each person enlisting in an armed force shall take the following oath:
“I, XXXXXXXXXX, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.”
(b) Who May Administer.— The oath may be taken before the President, the Vice-President, the Secretary of Defense, any commissioned officer, or any other person designated under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense."

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