There is only one branch of the U.S. Military where you can find "Soldiers" and that's the Army. To my knowledge I have only ever made one oath in the Army and that's the Oath of enlistment. My making the oath you are swearing into the U.S. and the U.S. Army.
I, (name), 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.[
Roman soldiers swore their loyalty to the emperor, once there was an emperor. During the republic they swore their oath of allegiance to their commanding legate. This could be someone like Caesar,Pompey, Sulla, Marius, etc. After the fall of the republic and the establishment of the principate, the soldiers swore their oath to the emperor, or in the case Augustus, the"first citizen. This played a major role in establishing the prosperity of the time known as the Pax Romana, as the threat of a general gaining the support of a few legions and trying to usurp all the governing authority for himself was greatly reduced. The soldiers swore an oath to the emperor to obey all commands, never desert and be ready to sacrifice their lives for the empire. Once joining the military, soldiers were exempt from all taxes and civilian laws. They would be covered by tougher military laws.
AWOL soldiers
All doctors take an oath of service before graduating from medical school.
Apply, undergo testing, a background check, physical examination, and if all is well, take the oath of enlistment.
My best Dictionary says a veteran is someone who has long service or grew old in the military.
Geographically, Sparta was the largest city-state, and all that land meant that many soldiers were needed to guard against pirates.
Geographically, Sparta was the largest city-state, and all that land meant that many soldiers were needed to guard against pirates.
Mercenaries fight for the highest bidder and hold no allegiance to anyone; they are private businessmen. An all volunteer army is sworn under oath to defend it's nation, and is a "profession", just like the medical field, engineering field, legal field, manufacturing field, sales, etc. The Soldiers and Sailors (and Airmen & Marines) are employed in the "profession of arms"; the field of military science.
For all citizens, no. Finland does have male military conscription and a high percentage of males have been in military service and have pledged the Finnish Defence Forces military oath. For example, males born in 1988, about 67,2% have gone through military service.
When you take the oath of enlistment, you swear to obey the orders of the President of the United States and the lawful orders of the officers appointed over you. This commitment signifies loyalty to the Constitution and the mission of the military. The oath emphasizes the responsibility to uphold and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
{| |- | Drafting is the process of filling the ranks of the military. Even the drafted soldiers are paid. They are provided all of the same uniforms, benefits and priveleges of a volunteer. |}
The Oath of Enlistment is required for all persons enlisting or re-enlisting in the United States Military. It goes as follows: "I (Your Name), do solemnly swear that I will uphold 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."