Code Of Conduct

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Geneva Conventions?

Answer 1

Provide rules for the humane treatment of Prisoners of War

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Name, Rank
Service Number
Date of Birth

Question 3

How many/describe articles of COC:

Answer 3

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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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.

Question 4

Which article of the Code pertains to escape and evasion?

Answer 4

Article 3

Question 5

What is the first sentence Article 1?

Answer 5

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life.”

Question 6

What should prisoners be searched for?

Answer 6

Hidden weapons and documents of intelligence value

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Under the Geneva Convention rules, can a person worship as he pleases?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

What document supports the COC?

Answer 9

Manual for Courts- Martial under Uniform Code of Military Justice

Question 10

What does SERE stand for?

Answer 10

Survive
Evasion
Resistance
Escape

Question 11

What was the reason that the COC/Geneva Convention was developed?

Answer 11

To provide a mental defense for U.S. POWs to use to resist enemy POW management practices

Question 12

Regulation for Code of Conduct?

Answer 12

AR 350-30