SHORT TIMERS CODE OF CONDUCT

1.  I am an American SHORT TIMER.  I serve 
in the Forces into which I so carelessly 
enlisted.  I am prepared to leave it at the 
time so designated by the Department of 
Defense or sooner if possible.

2.  I will never extend or re-up of my own 
free will.  If I am in command,  I will 
never permit my fellow SHORT TIMERS to 
fraternize with lifers.

3.  If I am called before the CO, I will 
continue to resist his re-up talks by all 
means available.  I will make every effort 
to escape.

4.  If I should become a victim of 
involuntary extension, I will keep the 
faith of my fellow SHORT TIMERS.  If I am 
the shortest, I will take charge of command.  
If not, I will obey the lawful orders of 
those shorter than I.

5.  When questioned, should I become the 
object of re-up interviews, I am bound to 
give only my name, rank, service number, 
date of birth, and ETS date.

6.  I will never forget that I am an 
American SHORT TIMER, responsible for my 
actions and dedicated to the principles 
which have made carefree, happy civilians 
of thousands of SHORT TIMERS before me.