Code of Conduct Flashcards
Article I of the Code of Conduct
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.
Article 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.
“surrender” is defined as ___ and is considered ___ while “capture” is defined as ___ and is ___
the willful act of members of the Armed Forces turning themselves over to enemy forces when not required by utmost necessity, dishonorable
taken against your will, not dishonorable
The responsibility and authority of a commander never extends to the ___
surrender of command (must maintain authority)
Article III
If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
What are parole agreements?
promises given the captor by a POW to fulfill stated conditions, such as not to bear arms or not to escape, in consideration of special privileges, such as lessened restraint
Article 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.
Immediately upon capture, POWs shall attempt to ___ with fellow POWs by any means necessary.
make contact
Article V
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number (SSN), and DOB. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to y country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
A POW is allowed, but not required, to fill out a Geneva Conventions ___ and to ___
Capture Card, write letters home
Article VI
I will never forget that I am an American fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which make my country free. I will trust in my God and the United States of America.
For capture during peacetime, the word ___ may be replaced with ___ and you are not considered a ___
fighting, serving, POW
escape attempts from ___ are not recommended, except under unique or life threatening circumstances., because you are not protected under the Geneva Convention
hostile government detention
If held by a ___, plan to be rescued.
terrorist group
In case of rescue, do not attempt to ___
help rescue forces or point out enemy forces