Code Of Conduct

Question 1

Sir/Ma’am The first article in the code of conduct is:

Answer 1

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 2

Sir/Ma’am The second article in the code of conduct is:

Answer 2

I will never surrender if 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 3

Sir/Ma’am The third article in the code of conduct is:

Answer 3

If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every attempt to escape and aid other to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favor from the enemy

Question 4

Sir/Ma’am The fourth article in the code of conduct is:

Answer 4

If I become a prison or of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoner. I will give no information nor take part in any action which may 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 back them in every way

Question 5

Sir/Ma’am The fifth article in the code of conduct is:

Answer 5

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war. I will give my name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my abilities. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country or its allies or harmful to their cause

Question 6

Sir/Ma’am The sixth article in the code of conduct is:

Answer 6

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