Article 15 of the Internal Affairs Ordinance of the China People's Liberation Army stipulates: "Before soldiers retire from active service, soldiers usually hold a farewell ceremony to the military flag collectively; Officers can hold a farewell ceremony to the military flag. Holding a farewell ceremony to the military flag is usually carried out together with the announcement of the retirement order. The basic requirements and procedures refer to the provisions of Articles 13 and 14 of this Decree.

I swear: after retiring from active service, I will always be loyal to the Party, keep in mind the purpose of our army, obey the needs of the motherland, obey the organizational arrangements, cherish the history of being a soldier, carry forward the fine traditions, maintain the true colors of soldiers, keep the secrets of the army, strictly abide by policies and regulations, promote social harmony, always listen to the call of the Party and the people, never fade after retiring from the army, never change jobs, add glory to the flag, win glory for the army, and build and develop my hometown.

Extended information:

The oath of a soldier is a promise and guarantee for his sacred duty and glorious mission. After citizens join the army, they must take the oath of service.

Basic requirements for soldiers to take the oath:

(1) The time for taking the oath shall be after the recruits have passed the political examination and physical quarantine re-examination, but not later than 9 days after joining the army (entering the school).

(2) Soldiers take an oath, and the company (battalion, regiment) is the unit of the troops, and the head of the company (battalion, regiment) presides over a general meeting for implementation; Military academies and universities are presided over by student teams or heads of colleges and universities to hold a meeting for implementation.

(3) Before a soldier takes the oath, the head of a unit (detachment) shall educate the oath taker on the nature, purpose, task and military mission of the China People's Liberation Army.

(4) The oath must be solemn and tidy. The swearing-in place should be chosen as educational as possible. When taking the oath as a unit, the flag welcoming ceremony and the flag sending ceremony are usually held.

(5) Soldiers may take the oath in combination with conferring titles and conferring clothes.

(6) After the oath is completed, the deponent shall sign the oath list of his company. The head of the company will submit the oath list to the head of the army, who will sign it and submit it to the headquarters for filing.

The procedure of the military swearing-in meeting is usually as follows:

(1) The swearing-in meeting begins.

(2) Play and sing military songs.

(3) the host's speech (briefly explaining the significance of the oath and explaining the basic spirit of the oath).

(4) Read the oath (the pledge stands at attention, raises his fist with his right hand, and a pre-designated pledge reads the oath sentence by sentence in front of the team, while others repeat it loudly).

(5) Speech by the representative of the Pledger.

(6) speeches by other representatives.

(7) Chief's speech.

(8) Play and sing the song "Three Disciplines and Eight Notices".

(9) The swearing-in meeting is over.

The military flag should be placed in a prominent position when soldiers take the oath and bid farewell to the military flag; Units that have not been awarded the military flag can use the military emblem.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Internal Regulations