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US Code of Conduct
The US Military Code of Conduct
Question | Answer |
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What is Article I of the Code of Conduct? | I am an American fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. |
What is Article II of the Code of Conduct? | I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist. |
What is Article III of the Code of Conduct? | If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. |
What is Article IV of the Code of Conduct? | If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those app |
What is Article V of the Code of Conduct? | When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country |
What is Article VI of the Code of Conduct? | I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America. |