Sailors live by a creed, known as the Sailors Creed:
I am a United States Sailor.
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
Who are Navy and Marine Reservists?
Navy and Marine Reservists are highly motivated men and women dedicated to the defense of the nation and who reflect the diversity of our nation today. Individuals of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicities serve all branches of the military. There are people with high school diplomas and people with college degrees. There are those who are working toward higher education at all levels and those working as civilian professionals in all kinds of career fields.
Reservists are being deployed all over the word every day. There is no formula for determining who will deploy or when, where and for how long that might be. It comes down to what occupational specialties and operational units are needed at any given time, and who is best qualified and ready to serve those needs.
Reservists MUST ALWAYS BE READY - Anytime, Anywhere... There is no "backup plan" - Reservists are America's backup plan. These men and women from all walks of life come together as part of something bigger than themselves. They carry the traits of:
Unrivaled Honor
Uncommon Courage
Undeniable Commitment
Reservists are being deployed all over the word every day. There is no formula for determining who will deploy or when, where and for how long that might be. It comes down to what occupational specialties and operational units are needed at any given time, and who is best qualified and ready to serve those needs.
Reservists MUST ALWAYS BE READY - Anytime, Anywhere... There is no "backup plan" - Reservists are America's backup plan. These men and women from all walks of life come together as part of something bigger than themselves. They carry the traits of:
Unrivaled Honor
Uncommon Courage
Undeniable Commitment
Cite: http://www.navyreserve.com/about/responsibilities.html