Codes of Conduct

Article I.

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.

Article II.

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.

Article III.

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.

Article IV.

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow

prisoners. I will give no information nor 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

back them up in every way.

Article V.

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 and its allies or

harmful to their cause.

Article VI.

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.