18C. Code of Conduct

Question 1

Techniques to Avoid Disclosure of Information

Answer 1

• previous orders
• poor memory
• ignorance
• lack of comprehension

Question 2

Permitted Information to Disclose

Answer 2

• Rank
• Service Number
• DOB
• Innocent circumstances leading to detention

Question 3

Geneva Convention

Answer 3

Laws to protect military members (POWs) during time of war

Question 4

Honorable Survival in Captivity

Answer 4

• Maintain faith in country, fellow detainees, or captives, and themselves
• Requires a high degree of dedication and motivation

Question 5

Domestic Criminal Law

Answer 5

• Adhered to during times other than war

Question 6

Imperative during Captivity

Answer 6

• Personal Hygiene
• Camp Sanitation
• Care of the sick and wounded

Question 7

When is capture honorable?

Answer 7

When a member has no means to resist, evasion is impossible, and further fighting would lead to death of the US member with no significant loss to the enemy

Question 8

Surrender

Answer 8

Willful act of giving oneself up to the enemy

Question 9

Code of Conduct Article VI

Answer 9

• “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.”

Question 10

Code of Conduct Article V

Answer 10

“When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give my 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 of written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.”

Question 11

Code of Conduct Article IV

Answer 11

“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.”

Question 12

Code of Conduct Article III

Answer 12

“If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.”

Question 13

Code of Conduct Article II

Answer 13

“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.”

Question 14

Code of Conduct Article I

Answer 14

“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.”

Question 15

Code of Conduct

Answer 15

• Published by President Eisenhower on 17 Aug 1955
• Six articles
• Helps POW survive honorably
• Moral code designed to provide US military personnel with standard of conduct
• Morale guide to assist personnel to uphold ideals of DOD
• Violations are punishable under UCMJ

Question 16

Code of Conduct Training Levels

Answer 16

Level A - Entry level training
Level B - Training after assumption of duty eligibility
Level C - Training upon assumption of duties or responsibilities

Question 17

Aspects of Interrogation

Answer 17

• Phases, procedures, methods, techniques
• The interrogator’s goals, strengths, and weaknesses