Officers' oath

Al-muell · 04-24-2007, 03:26 PM

Does anyone happen to have the text of the officers' oath (or simply any military oath) of the Red Army from 1943-1945 period? I am interested in the original (russian) text.
Thanks in advance

sovietcollector · 04-24-2007, 07:32 PM

Here is the 1918 Oath by Trotsky which appears to be the basis for all the other oaths

I, a son of the working people and a citizen of the Soviet Republic, assume the title of a soldier of the Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army.
Before the working class of Russia and of the whole world I pledge myself to bear this title with honor, to study the art of war conscientiously, and to protect, like the apple of my eye, all public and military property from damage and robbery.
I pledge myself to observe revolutionary discipline strictly and unflaggingly, and to obey without question all orders given by commanders appointed by the Workers’ and Peasants’ Government.
I pledge myself to abstain from any action derogatory to the dignity of a citizen of the Soviet Republic, and to restrain my comrades from such action, and to direct all my thoughts and deeds towards the great goal of the emancipation of all the working people.
I pledge myself to respond to the first call from the Workers’ and Peasants’ Government to defend the Soviet Republic against any dangers and attacks from any enemy, and to spare neither my strength nor my life in the fight for the Russian Soviet Republic and for the cause of socialism and the brotherhood of the peoples.
If ever, with evil intent, I should depart from this my solemn promise, may the scorn of all be my lot and may the stern hand of revolutionary law punish me.

Al-muell · 04-25-2007, 02:56 AM

Many thanks. That's what I was looking for.
Do You happen to have the russian version of this text?
Was this very text still in use in 1943, or were there some changes?

sovietcollector · 04-25-2007, 11:36 PM

Nope don't have the russian text

But did find this in the forum

http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...h-booklet.html

Should have what you are looking for

Also here is a pdf

http://se1.isn.ch/serviceengine/File...02DA5CD&lng=ru

04-24-2007, 03:26 PM	#1
Al-muell Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wrocław, Poland Posts: 1,828	Officers' oath Does anyone happen to have the text of the officers' oath (or simply any military oath) of the Red Army from 1943-1945 period? I am interested in the original (russian) text. Thanks in advance

04-25-2007, 11:36 PM	#4
sovietcollector Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bristol,VA, USA Age: 45 Posts: 38	Nope don't have the russian text But did find this in the forum http://www.soviet-awards.com/forum/s...h-booklet.html Should have what you are looking for Also here is a pdf http://se1.isn.ch/serviceengine/File...02DA5CD&lng=ru Last edited by sovietcollector; 04-25-2007 at 11:43 PM.

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04-24-2007, 07:32 PM	#2
sovietcollector Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bristol,VA, USA Age: 45 Posts: 38	Here is the 1918 Oath by Trotsky which appears to be the basis for all the other oaths I, a son of the working people and a citizen of the Soviet Republic, assume the title of a soldier of the Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army. Before the working class of Russia and of the whole world I pledge myself to bear this title with honor, to study the art of war conscientiously, and to protect, like the apple of my eye, all public and military property from damage and robbery. I pledge myself to observe revolutionary discipline strictly and unflaggingly, and to obey without question all orders given by commanders appointed by the Workers’ and Peasants’ Government. I pledge myself to abstain from any action derogatory to the dignity of a citizen of the Soviet Republic, and to restrain my comrades from such action, and to direct all my thoughts and deeds towards the great goal of the emancipation of all the working people. I pledge myself to respond to the first call from the Workers’ and Peasants’ Government to defend the Soviet Republic against any dangers and attacks from any enemy, and to spare neither my strength nor my life in the fight for the Russian Soviet Republic and for the cause of socialism and the brotherhood of the peoples. If ever, with evil intent, I should depart from this my solemn promise, may the scorn of all be my lot and may the stern hand of revolutionary law punish me.

04-25-2007, 02:56 AM	#3
Al-muell Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wrocław, Poland Posts: 1,828	Many thanks. That's what I was looking for. Do You happen to have the russian version of this text? Was this very text still in use in 1943, or were there some changes?

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