Code of Conduct

Question 0

Statement 2

Surrender

Answer 0

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while still have the means to resist.

Question 1

Statement 1
Nation
Purpose
Sacrifice

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

Statement 3
Resist
Escape
No Special Favors

Answer 2

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 3

Statement 4
POW faith
Command
Follow

Answer 3

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep 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 order of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.

Question 4

Statement 5
Info
Evade

Answer 4

When questioned, Should I become a POW, 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 and its allies or harmful to their cause.

Question 5

Statement 6
Never Forget
Dedication
Trust

Answer 5

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