Chapter 6 Flashcards
What document outlines the basic responsibilities and obligations of members of the US armed forces, particularly as POWs or hostile detainees
The code of conduct
POWs and other members under hostile detention should survive ____ while resisting their captors exploitation efforts
Honorably
How many articles are in the Code of Conduct
Six
Who must fully understand the Code of conduct
DoD personnel who plan, schedule, commit or control the use of the Armed forces
What three considerations dictate the degree of knowledge of the code of conduct members required
- How likely they are to be captured
- Their exposure to sensitive information
- How useful or valuable a captor considers them
How many levels of the code of conduct training are their
Three (A,B,C)
What level of understanding is required at code of conduct training level A and when is it conducted
The minimum level needed for all members of the armed forces and it is imparted to all personnel during entry training
What level of understanding is required at code of conduct training level B and when is it conducted
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
Describe Cod of Conduct training level C
The minimum level of understanding needed for members whose military jobs, specialties or assignment entail significant or high risk of capture
When is Code of conduct training Level C conducted
Upon assumption of the duties or responsibilities member eligible for level C training
The code of conduct was first published by President Eisenhower on 17 august 1955. Why did President Reagan amend the code in March 1988
To make the language ender neutral
What does article I of the code of Conduct require you to do
Always oppose the enemies of the US and support our national interest, in combat or captivity and be prepared to give your life
What personal qualities does honorable survival in captivity require
A High degree of dedication, motivation and faith in and loyalty to POWs
How can you maintain the qualities necessary for honorable survival in captivity
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
What is required by Article II of the code of conduct
Members of the armed forces may never surrender voluntary
According to the CoC when can the means to resist or evade capture be considered exhausted
When evasion is impossible and further fighting would lead to death with no significant loss to the enemy
Which article of the CoC stats that if you are captured, you should continue to resist exploitation by all means available
Article III
May a POW seek special privileges or accept special favors at the expense of fellow POWs
No
When pondering escape from ammonal detention what must POWs consider
The welfare of POWs who remain behind
May an American POW ever sign or enter into a parole agreement
No
Some captors accuse POWs of being War Criminals simply because they waged war against them T/F
True
How does a POWs successful escape help the US cause
- Diverts enemy forces
- Provides the US with valuable information about the enemy and other POWs
- Serves as appositive example for all members
What is expressly forbidden in Article IV of the Code of conduct
Information on or any other action detrimental to a fellow POW
What is the key to POW camp organization resistance and survival
Discipline
Who must accept command in a POW facility
The senior military POW regardless of military service
Failure to accept the command of the senior POW may result in what
Legal proceedings under the UCMJ
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
Collaborates
According to Article V of the code of conduct what information is a POW required and permitted to give his or her captor
Name, rank, service number and date of birth
What is the best way a POW can keep faith with the US other pows and his or her self
Provide the enemy with as little information as possible
Name four ways to milt information disclosure when being interrogated
- Previous Orders
- Poor memory
- Ignorance
- Lack of comprehension
A POW is unlikely to prevent a skilled enemy interrogator from obtaining some degree of compliance with captor demands T/F
True
What does article VI of the code of conduct state
You are responsible for your personal actions at all times
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
Yes
When repatriated, POW actions are reviewed for circumstances of capture and conduct during detention why?
To recognize meritorious performance and if necessary investigate any allegations of misconduct
Failure to follow the COCC may result in violations punishable under the UCMJ T/F
True
What does DoDI 1300.21, Code of Conduct training and education, Enclosure 3, Provide
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
Give three examples of exploitation of detained US military personnel by ha hostile government or terrorist group
- Confessions to crimes never committed
- Exploitation of international news media
- Substantial ransom demands
What is your duty if you are detained or held hostage by a hostile government or terrorist group
To survive with honor and make every reasonable effort to prevent or minimize exploitation
Whether detained by an unfriendly government or held hostage by a terrorist gorup0, what is the key to surviving with your honor intact
Faith in your country, fellow detainees and yourself
What frequently results from a detainee, captive or hostage showing aggressive discourteous, unmilitary behavior
Unnecessary punishment, or jeopardizing survival and efforts to gain his or her release
Are US military members protected by the Geneva Conventions when detained by a hostile government during peacetime
No
When detained during operations other than war, who should American detainees immediately and continually ask to see
US embassy personnel or a representative of an allied or neutral government
If you are detained during operations other than war, what information should you provide your captors
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
Military detainees in operations other than war are likely to secure their release through cooperation’s T/F
False
As a military detainee during operations other than war, why must escape attempts be made only after carful consideration
Escape attempts often provide further justification for detention and may result in violence and be detrimental to the escapee or those left behind
What is generally the least predictable and structured form of detention in operations other then war
A terrorist hostage situation
In a terrorist hostage situation, why does the DoD accept and promote establishing rapport with the terrorist
Critical to survival it helps the terrorists see you as a person rather than a symbol of America
