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6 Cards in this Set
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ARTICLE I.
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"I am an American, fighting in the armed forces which guard my countryand our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense."
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ARTICLE II.
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I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will neversurrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist
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ARTICLE III
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If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I willmake every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parolenor special favors from the enemy."
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ARTICLE IV.
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"If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellowprisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might beharmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey thelawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way."
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ARTICLE V
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When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required togive name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering furtherquestions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no verbal or written statementsdisloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause."
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ARTICLE VI
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"I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom,responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my countryfree. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America."
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