C-2 REV 01 (white) - The Salvation Army USA (Southern Territory)

UNDERTAKINGS ENTERED INTO BY AN OFFICER OF THE SALVATION ARMYANDAPPLICANT’S AGREEMENT WITH THE SALVATION ARMYIn response to what I believe is the guidance of God, I hereby make application for training and service as a Salvation ArmyOfficer in order that I may proclaim Jesus Christ as Savior of the world and serve mankind in His name.If accepted as a cadet and commissioned as an officer, I declare that:1. I give myself in response to the call of God and of my ownfree will to the ministry of The Salvation Army, and indoing so I acknowledge that as an officer I regard thefundamental nature of my relationship to the Army asspiritual.2. I accept and will faithfully teach the doctrines and standardsof conduct of The Salvation Army.3. I will observe the orders and regulations of The SalvationArmy as issued from time to time, accepting that theprinciples and procedures contained therein are basedupon the Army’s understanding of Christian principles.4. I will not do or say anything to injure The Salvation Armyor to reflect unfavorably upon its integrity and purpose.5. I will accept the direction of my leaders in regard to myministry, trusting that God will guide them in appointingme where I can most effectually advance the Kingdom ofChrist.6. I will faithfully fulfill all the requirements of my appointments7. I will commit myself to the ministry of The Salvation Armyand not engage in any remunerative employment, or allowother interests or time commitments to interfere with myservice as an officer.8. Any creative ability I may have, including writing and songand music composition, shall be dedicated to the furtheranceof the aims and principles of The Salvation Army.9. I understand that there is neither a contract of service oremployment nor a legal relationship between me and theArmy, and accordingly I shall have no legal claims uponthe Army or the Army upon me. I understand and agreethat, although I may expect to receive allowances accordingto an official scale, no allowance is guaranteed to me.I accept that any such allowance is not a wage, salary,reward or payment for services rendered.10. I will be responsible for my own personal expenses andthose of my dependents, unless provided for by TheSalvation Army.11. I will not solicit or encourage any presentation, or anygift or testimonial to myself, or use my position as aSalvation Army Officer for personal gain.12. I undertake to account for all monies entrusted to meand to keep records as may be required, accepting myresponsibilities as a steward of the resources placedunder my control.13. I will abstain totally from the use of intoxicating drink,tobacco, pernicious drugs, and any other practice inconsistentwith Salvation Army standards.14. I will wear the official uniform when on duty and dress atall times in a manner becoming to a Christian witness.15. I understand that there will be periodic reviews of myservice as a cadet and officer, and will accept the conclusionsreached, even if it means my termination as acadet or an officer.16. I will become familiar with and abide by the Orders andRegulations of The Salvation Army governing engagementand marriage.17. I agree that, after marriage, should my spouse resign orbe discharged, my continuance in officership shall begoverned by orders and regulations in effect at that time.18. I will undertake, as authorized or directed, self-improvementprograms through approved continuing educationstudies calculated to improve my competence and usefulnessas a Salvation Army officer.I solemnly declare that the statements made by me on this application are true and complete; that I freely, voluntarily, andwholeheartedly enter into this agreement with The Salvation Army to serve as an officer; that I know of no other fact, reason,or circumstance that would affect the decision of The Salvation Army on this application. If, after receiving a commission,unforeseen circumstances necessitate my termination from officership, I discharge The Salvation Army and the General fromany obligation.SignatureIN WITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand this day of 20WITNESS OF SIGNATURE (MUST NOT BE A RELATIVE)ADDRESS OF WITNESSNHQ - MASTER (N)11