APPENDIX I

THE CODE OF CONDUCT

1. I am an American fighting man. I serve 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 my men while they still have the means to resist.
3. If I am captured I will continue to resist by all menas available. I will make
every effort to escape and 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 quewstioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound 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 its allies or harmful to their causes.
6. I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my
actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will
trust in God and in the United States of America.

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