The Combat Medics Creed and Prayer

MY TASK IS TO PROVIDE TO THE UTMOST LIMITS OF MY CAPABILITY THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE TO THOSE IN NEED OF MY AID AND ASSISTANCE.

TO THIS END I WILL AID ALL THOSE WHO ARE NEEDFUL,

PAYING NO HEED TO MY OWN DESIRES AND WANTS;

TREATING FRIEND, FOE AND STRANGER ALIKE,

PLACING THEIR NEEDS ABOVE MY OWN.

TO NO MAN WILL I CAUSE OR PERMIT HARM TO BEFALL,

NOR WILL I REFUSE AID TO ANY WHO SEEKS IT.

I WILL WILLINGLY SHARE MY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WITH ALL THOSE WHO SEEK IT.

I SEEK NEITHER REWARD NOR HONOR FOR MY EFFORTS,

FOR THE SATISFACTION OF ACCOMPLISHMENT IS SUFFICIENT.

THESE OBLIGATIONS I WILLINGLY AND FREELY TAKE UPON MYSELF IN THE TRADITION OF THOSE THAT HAVE COME BEFORE ME.

THESE THINGS I DO SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE.

COMBAT MEDICS NEVER STAND TALLER THAN WHEN THEY KNEEL TO TREAT THE WOUNDED,

SAVING LIVES IN THE MIDST OF UTTER CHAOS!

Oh Lord,

I ask for the divine strength to meet the demands of my profession.

Help me to be the finest medic,

both technically and tactically.

If I am called to the battlefield,

give me the courage to conserve our fighting forces

by providing medical care to all who are in need.

If I am called to a mission of peace,

give me the strength to lead by caring for those who need my assistance.

Finally, Lord help me take care of my own spiritual, physical and emotional needs.

Teach me to trust in your presence and never failing love.

Amen