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Code of Conduct
Published: 13 Sep 2007 ::: Last Updated: 19 Apr 2014 ::: Views: 2,698 ::: Category: Corps Values
| Article I: | I am an American, fighting in the armed 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 my people while they still have the means to resist. |
| 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. |
| Article IV: | If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep my 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. |
| Article V: | When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give only 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 it's allies or harmful to their cause. |
| Article VI: | I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my action, 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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