Code of Conduct

Question 1

Article I of the Code of Conduct

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

Article II

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

“surrender” is defined as ___ and is considered ___ while “capture” is defined as ___ and is ___

Answer 3

the willful act of members of the Armed Forces turning themselves over to enemy forces when not required by utmost necessity, dishonorable

taken against your will, not dishonorable

Question 4

The responsibility and authority of a commander never extends to the ___

Answer 4

surrender of command (must maintain authority)

Question 5

Article III

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

What are parole agreements?

Answer 6

promises given the captor by a POW to fulfill stated conditions, such as not to bear arms or not to escape, in consideration of special privileges, such as lessened restraint

Question 7

Article IV

Answer 7

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 appointed over me and will back them up in every way.

Question 8

Immediately upon capture, POWs shall attempt to ___ with fellow POWs by any means necessary.

Answer 8

make contact

Question 9

Article V

Answer 9

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number (SSN), and DOB. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to y country and its allies or harmful to their cause.

Question 10

A POW is allowed, but not required, to fill out a Geneva Conventions ___ and to ___

Answer 10

Capture Card, write letters home

Question 11

Article VI

Answer 11

I will never forget that I am an American fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which make my country free. I will trust in my God and the United States of America.

Question 12

For capture during peacetime, the word ___ may be replaced with ___ and you are not considered a ___

Answer 12

fighting, serving, POW

Question 13

escape attempts from ___ are not recommended, except under unique or life threatening circumstances., because you are not protected under the Geneva Convention

Answer 13

hostile government detention

Question 14

If held by a ___, plan to be rescued.

Answer 14

terrorist group

Question 15

In case of rescue, do not attempt to ___

Answer 15

help rescue forces or point out enemy forces