Law of Armed Conflict and 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 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 your 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
