Which statement is the third line of the Warrior Ethos?

• A. I will always place the mission first.
• B. I will never quit.
• C. I will never accept defeat.
• D. I will never leave a fallen comrade.

Answer: (B)

Perseverance under adversity is what this item emphasizes. The Warrior Ethos is a four-line creed with a fixed order: the mission is always placed first; never accept defeat; never quit; never leave a fallen comrade. The third line is the commitment to keep going when things get hard, refusing to quit no matter how tough the situation becomes. That focus on enduring effort under pressure is why this statement is the best fit for the third line. The other lines correspond to the mission’s priority, the stance against defeat, and loyalty to teammates, which appear in the other parts of the pledge.