ARTICLE I:
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.
ARTICLE II:
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.
ARTICLE III:
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.
ARTICLE IV:
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 harmful
to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey
lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way.
ARTICLE V:
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 or its allies or harmful to their
cause.
ARTICLE VI:
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.
