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Articles of the Code
of Conduct
Question | Answer |
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Article 1 | I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. |
Article 2 | I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist. |
Article 3 | If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. |
Article 4 part 1 | If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with all my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any actions which might be harmful to my comrades. |
Article 4 part 2 | If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. |