Oklahoma § 44-45 - Oath of commissioned officers
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 44-45 — Oath of commissioned officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-45. Oath of commissioned officers
Oath for National Guard Officers. Each commissioned officer,
before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and
subscribe to the following oath, or such other oath as may be
required by National Guard Regulations:
"I .........., do solemnly swear that I will support and defend
the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 44. Militia
State of Oklahoma against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I
will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will obey
the orders of the President of the United States and the Governor of
the State of Oklahoma; that I make this obligation freely, without
any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well
and faithfully discharge the duties of the office of ......., in the
National Guard of the United States and the State of Oklahoma upon
which I am about to enter, so help me God."
Laws 1951, p. 116, art. 3, § 5, eff. May 16, 1951.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 44-45
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 44-45 cover?
Section 44-45 ("Oath of commissioned officers") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 44-45?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 44-45 apply to my situation?
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