| Code of Conduct Articles |
| Article I I am an American, fighting 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 harmfull 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 only 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 their cause. |
| Article VI I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principals that made my country free. I will trust in my God and in The United States of America. |
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