Creeds & Mottos

The Sailor's Creed

I am a United States Sailor.

I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.

I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy across the world.

I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with honor, courage, and commitment.

I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

The Linguists Creed

I am a United States Linguist, dedicated to the defense of my Nation. By providing intelligence through translation to my country's leaders, my global knowledge ensures peace and defends freedom. 

My language capability is based on constant training and the thirst for more knowledge about the many countries where my language is spoken. Striving to be the best, I meticulously uphold the highest standards and deliver translations that are more than expected of me. Because Soldiers, Marines, sailors, airmen and civilians like me, not machines, are the war fighters' most valuable assets. 

I will always remember my institute recognized as the best in the world for educating, evaluating, sustaining, and supporting Department of Defense foreign language requirements worldwide. This proud institute maintains the progressive study that builds confident linguists who pass through the institute's portals anticipating challenges and always mission-focused. 

It is her precision and high standards that ensure exact truth through foreign language collection, interpretation, and translation. My profession is tough, exacting, and very unforgiving.

Language is my weapon, the greatest of all human tools. I am the voice of the silent warrior for America. I am chosen to take on the most sensitive missions. Recognizing the great danger that awaits me and those I defend, I must not make an error while translating: for that could cost my country precious lives. 

Members of my corps are located at the center of every U.S. military activity in the world. Mustering my moral courage, I will strive to deliver the highest levels of competence and commitment while constantly maintaining my professional abilities as a linguist. I am a trained and ready "Yankee Samurai."

Linguist Motto

"Yankee Samurai"