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Chapter 6 Flashcards

1
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What document outlines the basic responsibilities and obligations of members of the US armed forces, particularly as POWs or hostile detainees

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The code of conduct

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POWs and other members under hostile detention should survive ____ while resisting their captors exploitation efforts

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Honorably

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How many articles are in the Code of Conduct

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Six

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Who must fully understand the Code of conduct

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DoD personnel who plan, schedule, commit or control the use of the Armed forces

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What three considerations dictate the degree of knowledge of the code of conduct members required

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  1. How likely they are to be captured
  2. Their exposure to sensitive information
  3. How useful or valuable a captor considers them
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How many levels of the code of conduct training are their

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Three (A,B,C)

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What level of understanding is required at code of conduct training level A and when is it conducted

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The minimum level needed for all members of the armed forces and it is imparted to all personnel during entry training

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What level of understanding is required at code of conduct training level B and when is it conducted

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The min8imum level needed for service members whose military jobs, specialists or assignment entail moderate risk of capture and will be provided as soon as their assumption of duty

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Describe Cod of Conduct training level C

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The minimum level of understanding needed for members whose military jobs, specialties or assignment entail significant or high risk of capture

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When is Code of conduct training Level C conducted

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Upon assumption of the duties or responsibilities member eligible for level C training

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The code of conduct was first published by President Eisenhower on 17 august 1955. Why did President Reagan amend the code in March 1988

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To make the language ender neutral

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What does article I of the code of Conduct require you to do

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Always oppose the enemies of the US and support our national interest, in combat or captivity and be prepared to give your life

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What personal qualities does honorable survival in captivity require

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A High degree of dedication, motivation and faith in and loyalty to POWs

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How can you maintain the qualities necessary for honorable survival in captivity

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Know and strongly believe in the advantages of America democratic institutions and concepts. Love and have faith in the Us and have conviction that the US cause is just

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What is required by Article II of the code of conduct

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Members of the armed forces may never surrender voluntary

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According to the CoC when can the means to resist or evade capture be considered exhausted

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When evasion is impossible and further fighting would lead to death with no significant loss to the enemy

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Which article of the CoC stats that if you are captured, you should continue to resist exploitation by all means available

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Article III

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May a POW seek special privileges or accept special favors at the expense of fellow POWs

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No

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19
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When pondering escape from ammonal detention what must POWs consider

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The welfare of POWs who remain behind

20
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May an American POW ever sign or enter into a parole agreement

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No

21
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Some captors accuse POWs of being War Criminals simply because they waged war against them T/F

A

True

22
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How does a POWs successful escape help the US cause

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  1. Diverts enemy forces
  2. Provides the US with valuable information about the enemy and other POWs
  3. Serves as appositive example for all members
23
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What is expressly forbidden in Article IV of the Code of conduct

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Information on or any other action detrimental to a fellow POW

24
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What is the key to POW camp organization resistance and survival

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Discipline

25
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Who must accept command in a POW facility

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The senior military POW regardless of military service

26
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Failure to accept the command of the senior POW may result in what

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Legal proceedings under the UCMJ

27
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A POW who voluntarily informs or ____ with the captor is a traitor to the US and is subject to punishment under the UCMJ after repatriation

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Collaborates

28
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According to Article V of the code of conduct what information is a POW required and permitted to give his or her captor

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Name, rank, service number and date of birth

29
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What is the best way a POW can keep faith with the US other pows and his or her self

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Provide the enemy with as little information as possible

30
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Name four ways to milt information disclosure when being interrogated

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  1. Previous Orders
  2. Poor memory
  3. Ignorance
  4. Lack of comprehension
31
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A POW is unlikely to prevent a skilled enemy interrogator from obtaining some degree of compliance with captor demands T/F

A

True

32
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What does article VI of the code of conduct state

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You are responsible for your personal actions at all times

33
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The US will use every means to contact, support and obtain the release of POWS will it also support and care for the depend family members of POWs

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Yes

34
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When repatriated, POW actions are reviewed for circumstances of capture and conduct during detention why?

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To recognize meritorious performance and if necessary investigate any allegations of misconduct

35
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Failure to follow the COCC may result in violations punishable under the UCMJ T/F

A

True

36
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What does DoDI 1300.21, Code of Conduct training and education, Enclosure 3, Provide

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Guidance to all US military personnel who find themselves isolated from US control in operations other than war or in a situation not specifically in the Code of Conduct

37
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Give three examples of exploitation of detained US military personnel by ha hostile government or terrorist group

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  1. Confessions to crimes never committed
  2. Exploitation of international news media
  3. Substantial ransom demands
38
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What is your duty if you are detained or held hostage by a hostile government or terrorist group

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To survive with honor and make every reasonable effort to prevent or minimize exploitation

39
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Whether detained by an unfriendly government or held hostage by a terrorist gorup0, what is the key to surviving with your honor intact

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Faith in your country, fellow detainees and yourself

40
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What frequently results from a detainee, captive or hostage showing aggressive discourteous, unmilitary behavior

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Unnecessary punishment, or jeopardizing survival and efforts to gain his or her release

41
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Are US military members protected by the Geneva Conventions when detained by a hostile government during peacetime

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No

42
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When detained during operations other than war, who should American detainees immediately and continually ask to see

A

US embassy personnel or a representative of an allied or neutral government

43
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If you are detained during operations other than war, what information should you provide your captors

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In addition to asking for a US representative provide names, rank, service number, date of birth and the innocent circumstance that led to your detention

44
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Military detainees in operations other than war are likely to secure their release through cooperation’s T/F

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False

45
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As a military detainee during operations other than war, why must escape attempts be made only after carful consideration

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Escape attempts often provide further justification for detention and may result in violence and be detrimental to the escapee or those left behind

46
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What is generally the least predictable and structured form of detention in operations other then war

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A terrorist hostage situation

47
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In a terrorist hostage situation, why does the DoD accept and promote establishing rapport with the terrorist

A

Critical to survival it helps the terrorists see you as a person rather than a symbol of America

PDG 2017 E-8-2s (19 decks)

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