Code of Conduct Flashcards

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Article I of the Code of Conduct

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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.

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Article II

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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.

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“surrender” is defined as ___ and is considered ___ while “capture” is defined as ___ and is ___

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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

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The responsibility and authority of a commander never extends to the ___

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surrender of command (must maintain authority)

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Article III

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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.

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What are parole agreements?

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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

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Article IV

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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.

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Immediately upon capture, POWs shall attempt to ___ with fellow POWs by any means necessary.

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make contact

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Article V

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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.

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A POW is allowed, but not required, to fill out a Geneva Conventions ___ and to ___

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Capture Card, write letters home

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Article VI

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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.

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For capture during peacetime, the word ___ may be replaced with ___ and you are not considered a ___

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fighting, serving, POW

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escape attempts from ___ are not recommended, except under unique or life threatening circumstances., because you are not protected under the Geneva Convention

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hostile government detention

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If held by a ___, plan to be rescued.

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terrorist group

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In case of rescue, do not attempt to ___

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help rescue forces or point out enemy forces

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