Editing Flag of Chile (section)

==Pledge to the National Flag==
In memory of the brave heroes of the [[Battle of La Concepcion]] in 1882, on 9 July each year, the very day the final Chilean soldiers in La Concepcion died in defense of the Chilean nation, this ''Pledge to the Flag'' (''Juramento de la Bandera'') is recited at all installations and military bases of the [[Chilean Army]] and the two [[Chilean Air Force]]] educational schools, and on graduation parades of the [[Chilean Navy]] and Air Force across the nation in remembrance of this moment in Chilean history. If done for the [[Carabineros de Chile]], it is on the service anniversary (27 April) and passing out parades of enlisted personnel. A similar pledge is done by servicemen of the [[Chilean Gendarmerie]] and the [[Investigations Police of Chile]] - in the latter the American hand over heart gesture has been executed to clearly diffenciate from its sister organizations.

'''English translation of the pledge - Armed Forces variant'''
<blockquote><poem>I (name and rank) pledge, to God and this flag,
to serve my country with loyalty,
whether in sea, on land, (in the air,<ref>This part of the pledge is recited by air force cadets only</ref>) or in anywhere else,
preparing thus, if needed, to sacrifice my life,
to fulfill my military duties and obligations,
in accordance with the laws and regulations in force,
to obey quickly and punctually the orders of my superior officers,
and thus invest my efforts in being a brave and honorable soldier (sailor, airman)
no matter what, for my country's sake!</poem></blockquote>

'''English translation of the pledge - Carabineros variant'''
<blockquote><poem>I pledge, as a constable/second lieutenant, to God and this very flag,
To serve loyally the duties of my profession,
To preserve the Constitution and laws of the republic,
And to serve and protect all citizens and the people who live in this land
Even if it needs for me to sacrifice my life
For the defense of order and the country!</poem></blockquote>

'''English translation of the pledge - Gendarmerie variant'''
<blockquote><poem>I (name and rank), pledge before the flag of my country,
to obey and comply with the laws and regulations concerning the Gendarmenie,
to serve loyally with the demands of this institution.

I pledge, towards my superiors, comrades and those of other organizations
to be a good example with punctually
as I serve the duties of this service even needed to do at the cost of my own life!</poem></blockquote>