Have you heard that question? Maybe because your given mission calls for you to arrive at a certain location under enemy fire at a certain time with only certain equipment, maybe your fellow comrades need you to accomplish the mission or maybe it is part of your job as a leader of Soldiers.
Airborne Soldiers have a long and distinguished tradition of being an elite body of fighting men and women who have always set the example for determination and courage. When you volunteer for this training, you accept the challenge of continuing this tradition. Airborne Troopers are expected to lead by example because they have the discipline, guts and willpower. The Basic Airborne Course (BAC) qualifies Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and Sailors in the use of a parachute as a means of combat deployment and it develops leadership, self-confidence, and an aggressive spirit through mental and physical conditioning. The school cadre (well-known as Black Hats and trust me, you will know who they are immediately!) will demand the utmost performance from you and will let you know if they feel you are not giving 100 %. The Airborne Soldiers of the past set high standards – it is now up to you to maintain them!
To successfully complete BAC:
Some of the things you will need include unbridled, excellent physical, mental and spiritual fitness, great ability to pay close attention to details and last but not least, comfortable well broken-in boots. You need to constantly hydrate and continually display a high level of motivation, dedication and Espirit de Corps. Please take a moment and read the Airborne Creed.
THE AIRBORNE CREED
I am an Airborne trooper! A PARATROOPER!
I jump by parachute from any plane in flight. I volunteered to do it, knowing well the hazards of my choice.
I serve in a mighty Airborne Force--famed for deeds in war--renowned for readiness in peace. It is my pledge to uphold its honor and prestige in all I am--in all I do.
I am an elite trooper--a sky trooper--a shock trooper--a spearhead trooper. I blaze the way to far-flung goals--behind, before, above the foe's front line.
I know that I may have to fight without support for days on end. Therefore, I keep mind and body always fit to do my part in any Airborne task. I am self-reliant and unafraid. I shoot true, and march fast and far. I fight hard and excel in every art and artifice of war.
I never fail a fellow trooper. I cherish as a sacred trust the lives of men with whom I serve. Leaders have my fullest loyalty, and those I lead never find me lacking.
I have pride in the Airborne! I never let it down!
In peace, I do not shrink the dullest of duty nor protest the toughest training. My weapons and equipment are always combat ready. I am neat of dress--military in courtesy--proper in conduct and behavior.
In battle, I fear no foe's ability, nor under-estimate his prowess, power and guile. I fight him with all my might and skills--ever alert to evade capture or escape a trap. I never surrender, though I be the last.
My goal in peace or war is to succeed in any mission of the day--or die, if needs be, in the try.
I belong to a proud and glorious team--the Airborne, the Army, my Country. I am its chosen pride to fight where others may not go--to serve them well until the final victory.
I am the trooper of the sky! I am my Nation's best! In peace and war I never fail. Anywhere, anytime, in anything--I AM AIRBORNE!
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AIRBORNE!
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