Code of Conduct

Question 1

If you were to become a prisoner of war (POW), what information
would you be required to give

Answer 1

1. Name, Rank
2. Service Number
3. Date of Birth

Question 2

Does the COC apply to soldiers held by terrorists during peacetime?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

What does SERE stand for?

Answer 3

Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape

Question 4

What are the 6 articles in the COC? (Just to know)

Answer 4

I: 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.
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.
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.
IV: 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.

V: When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am
required to give 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 and its allies or harmful to their cause.
VI: 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