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- othe ne A ee oa ft ANP units also allegedly have a secret knock and a secret handshake. In the early days of the ANP, members were given code names which represented something similar to their real names. For instance, one member named "'Collton" was code-named "Gun." | b. Initiation Marking A dramatic ritual of early initiations was supposed to consist of a one-inch vertical razor cut on the right cheek, intended to leave ascar. It was reported in 1959 that Rockwell's face is so marked. If a member was determined to be a spy or if he left the organization, he was supposed to receive a horizontal cut across the original scar Signifying a double cross. | c. Oaths . All members of the ANP are required to take the "Trooper's Oath, "and are encouraged to take the "Drinking Oath, "' the ''Coffee Oath," and the "Cigarette Oath." At a typical initiation ceremony. at Party headquarters, three candles are lighted. The new inductees are then sworn in by Rockwell, who reads the following oath: | "In the presence of the Great Spirit of the Universe, and my Loyal Party Comrades, I hereby . IRREVOCABLY pledge: - 46 -