The oath of office for commissioned and warrant officers in the organized militia of Washington shall be substantially as follows: “I, . . . . . ., do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state of Washington, against all enemies, foreign or 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 of the governor of the state of Washington, 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 organized militia of the state of Washington upon which I am about to enter, so help me God.”
[ 1943 c 130 § 30; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8603-30. Prior: 1917 c 107 § 27; 1909 c 134 § 37.]

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Terms Used In Washington Code 38.12.160

  • militia: shall mean the military forces provided for in the Constitution and laws of the state of Washington. See Washington Code 38.04.010
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.