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.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.
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 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.
When questioned,
should I become a prisoner of war, I am required 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 cause.
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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