THE CODE OF CONDUCT

I. 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.

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.

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.

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.

V. 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.

VI. I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom,

responsible for actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country

free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

from Brief Points by Ross MacKenzie: