Guam § 63401 - Oath of Enlistment.
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§ 63401. Oath of Enlistment.
Each person enlisting in the Guam National Guard shall take and subscribe to the following oath:
“I, _______________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the
Constitution of the United States and the Organic Act of Guam against all enemies, foreign and
domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to them; and that I will obey the orders of the
President of the United States and I Maga’hågan/Maga’låhen Guåhan and the orders of the
officers appointed over me, according to law and regulations, so help me God.”
The oath of enlistment may be taken before any officer of the Guam National Guard, an officer of the active
military services or any other person authorized to administer the oath.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 63401
What does Guam Code Annotated § 63401 cover?
Section 63401 ("Oath of Enlistment.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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