Define Article 1 of the Code of Conduct. Exact and interpretation.
“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”
I am a Marine. I will fight and if necessary, die for my country and our way of life
Define Article 2 of the Code of Conduct. Exact and interpretation.
“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.”
I will never surrender as long as I can fight, not will I surrender the Marines in my charge if they can fight. If they should lose the means to fight, they will take all possible steps to evade capture
Define Article 3 of the Code of Conduct. Exact and interpretation.
“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.”
If I am captured, I will not take any favors or special treatments from the enemy, and I will resist and escape if possible. If I can help Marines and others to escape, I will do so.
Define Article 4 of the Code of Conduct. Exact and interpretation.
“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 very harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of senior prisoners, regardless of the branch of service”
If I am a prisoner, I will help my fellow prisoners and not sell them out for favors from the enemy. If senior, I will take charge; if not, I will follow the orders of the senior prisoner, regardless of the branch of service
Define Article 5 of the Code of Conduct. Exact and interpretation.
'’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 give no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.”
If taken prisoner, I will give my service number, name, rank and DOB, as required. I may also write letters home.
Define Article 6 of the Code of Conduct. Exact and interpretation.
“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.”
I am a Marine fighting to keep my country free. I will be responsible for my conduct, an I will trust in my God and my country.
Identify the four specific items of information under Article 5 that Marines and Sailors are required to give to their captors.
- Name
- Rank
- Service Number (SSN)
- Date of Birth
State the rights and obligations of Enemy Prisoners of War (EPWs)
- Receive sanitary, protective housing and clothing
- Receive sufficient amount of food to sustain good health
- Receive adequate medical care
- Receive necessary facilities for proper hygiene
- Practice religious faith
- Keep possessions and personal property except weapons, military equipment, and documents
- Send and receive mail
- Receive packages containing non-contraband items such as food, clothing, and educational, religious, and recreational materials
State the procedures for handling Enemy Prisoners of War (EPWs).
- Detaining Power is responsible for the treatment given them.
- Prisoners of war must at all times be humanely treated.
- Prisoners of war must at all times be protected.
- Women shall be treated with all the regard due to their sex and shall in all cases benefit by treatment as favorable as that granted to men.
