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Article 1

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.