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ARTICLE I: |
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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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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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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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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 nor 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 lawful orders of those appointed
over me and will back them in every way. |
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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 or its
allies or harmful to their cause. |
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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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