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14 Cards in this Set
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Ninecommon elements found in a combat environment |
*Ditty: IFEARHIVCoastalCarolinaCommunityCollege Isolation Fear Homesickness Individual discomfort Violence Casualties Confusion Communication breakdown Continuous operations |
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Overcomingfear
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-Morale:Individual’s state of mind. -Discipline:Attitude that prompt obedience of orders or initiation of appropriate action. -Espritde corps: Loyalty and enthusiasm for the unit shown by its members. -Proficiency:Technical, tactical and physical ability to perform the job. -Motivation: Based on psychological factors (needs,desires and impulses that causes a person to act). |
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BAMCIS
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Beginplanning Arrangefor reconnaissance Makereconnaissance Completethe plan Issuethe order Supervise |
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Six articles of the Code of Conduct
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Article I |
“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.” Interpretation: I am a Marine. I will fight and, ifnecessary, die for my country and way of life. |
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Article II |
“I will never surrender ofmy own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of mycommand while they still have the means to resist. ”
Interpretation: I will never surrender as long as Ican fight, nor will I surrender the Marines in my charge if they can fight. Ifthey should lose the means to fight, they will take all possible steps to evadecapture. |
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Article III |
“If I am captured, I willcontinue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escapeand aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors forthe enemy. ”
Interpretation: If I am captured, I will not take anyfavors or special treatment from the enemy, and I will resist and escape, ofpossible. If I can help Marines and others to escape, I will do so. |
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Article IV |
“If I become a prisoner ofwar, I will keep faith with my feloow prisoners. I will give no information nortake part in any action which might be harmful to comrades. If I am senior, Iwill take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointedover me and will back them in every way. ”
Interpretation: If I am a prisoner, I will help myfellow prisoners and not sell them out for favors from the enemy. If senior, Iwill take charge: If not, I will follow the orders of the senior prisoner,regardless of the branch of service (U.S. or allied nation). |
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Article V |
“If questioned, should Ibecome a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number anddate of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of myability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and itsallies or harmful to their cause.
Interpretation: If taken prisoner, I will give myservice number (social security number), name, rank and date of birth, asrequired. I may fill out a Geneva Convention Captured Card, but I am notrequired to. I may also write letters home and talk with the enemy aboutmatters of health and welfare. I will say or sign nothing that may hurt myfellow prisoners, my country or its allies. |
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Article VI
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“I will never forget thatI am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, anddedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my Godand in the USA.”
Interpretation: I am a Sailor fighting to keep mycountry free. I will be responsible for my conduct, and I will trust in my Godand my country. |
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Rightsof a POW
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-Theright to receive sanitary, protective housing and clothing.
-Theright to receive a sufficient amount of food to sustain good health. -Theright to receive adequate medical care. -Theright to receive necessary facilities for proper hygiene. -Theright to practice religious faith. -Theright to keep personal property except weapons, military equipment and militarydocuments. -Theright to send and receive mail. -Theright to receive packages containing non-contraband items such as food,clothing, educational materials, religious items and recreational materials. -Theright to select a fellow POW to represent you. -Theright to receive humane treatment. The right to have a copy of all campregulations, notices, orders and publications about POW conduct posted where itcan be read. Regulations, notices, etc. must be in the proper language for POWsto understand and available upon request. |
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Obligations of a POW Information Marines or Sailors are required to give their captors. |
Name Rank Servicenumber (S.S.) Dateof birth |
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Explainlawful obedience to rules and regulations |
Obeylawful orders and regulations. |
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Explainresponsibility to perform paid labor. |
-Laborthat is not military -Notdegrading -Notdangerous -Notunhealthy |
