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