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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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Code of Conduct
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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Code of Conduct
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 to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy |
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Code of Conduct
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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Code of Conduct
Article V
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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. |
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Code of Conduct
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 made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America. |
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When was the Code Of Conduct established?
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The Code Of Conduct was established
on august 17, 1955 under the Eisenhower Administration. |
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What Army Regulation covers the Code Of Conduct?
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The Army Regulation that covers the Code Of Conduct is
AR 350-30 |
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If you were to become a prisoner of war (POW), what information would you be required to give?
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If I were to become a prisoner of war (POW), the information I would be required to give is
- Name, Rank
- Service Number
- Date of Birth
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Which article of the Code of Conduct pertains to escape and evasion?
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Article 3 of the Code of Conduct pertains to escape and evasion. |
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How many articles are in the Code of Conduct?
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There are 6 articles are in the COC.
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What is the first sentence in Article 1 of the Code of Conduct?
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The first sentence of Article 1 of the Code of Conduct is
"I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life." |
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What should prisoners be searched for?
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Prisoners should be searched for
Hidden weapons and documents of intelligence value |
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What does SERE stand for?
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SERE stands for
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape |
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What was the reason that the Code of Conduct was developed?
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The Code of Conduct was developed
To provide a mental defense for U.S. POWs to use to resist enemy POW management practices. |
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