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8 Cards in this Set
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Article I
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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.
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Article II
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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.
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Article III
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If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor 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 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.
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Article V
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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.
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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 country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
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Who first published the Code of Conduct in August 1955?
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Who amended the Code of Conduct with a gender-neutral language and in March 1988?
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President Ronald W. Reagan.
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