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 in 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 shirk the dullest 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 underestimate his prowess, power and guile. I fight him with all my might and skill - 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 a trooper of the sky! I am my Nation's best! In peace and war I never fail. Anywhere, anytime, in anything - I am AIRBORNE!