ARMY SG CODE O CONDUCT
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- How many articles are in the code of conduct?
- 6
- what is the 1st article of the code of conduct?
- 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.
- what is the 2nd article of the code of conduct?
- 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.
- what is the 3rd article of the code of conduct?
- 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.
- what is the 4th article of the code of conduct?
- 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.
- what is the 5th article of the code of conduct?
- 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.
- what is the 6th article of the code of conduct?
- I will never forget that I am an American fighting for freedom, responsible for my action, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.