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United States Military 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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