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United States Military
Code of Conduct
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.
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.
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.
If I become a prisoner of war, I
will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or 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 will back them up in every way.
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.
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.
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