The Articles of the Code 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.
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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 to 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 lawful orders of those appointed over me
and will back them 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 or 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.