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, war-renowned for readiness in peace. It is my pledge in all that I am-in all that 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 in 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 art and article of war. I never fail a fellow trooper. I cherish as a sacred trust the lives of the 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 of duty, not protest the toughest of 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 need be, in the try. I belong to a proud and glorious team, the Airborne, the Army, my country. I am its chosen, with 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 or war I never fail. Anywhere, anytime, in anything-I AM AIRBORNE!