1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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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