Code of Conduct & SERE

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What is the Code of Conduct?

A code that all American troops must live by when they are captured if they want to return to the United States without UCMJ punishment.

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What should soldiers who become isolated from their unit in the course of combat operations to continue to do?

Survive, evade the enemy, fight back if caught, escape if captured, and never surrender.

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What document is international law that describes treatment of Prisoners of War?

The Geneva Convention.

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Does the Code of Conduct apply to prisoners held by enemies during peacetime?

Yes

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What is the main purpose of the Geneva Convention?

The fair treatment of prisoners of war.

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Under the Geneva Convention, can a prisoner of war practice their religion?

Yes

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What is the purpose of the Code of Conduct?

To help troops understand what is expected of them if they want to return home honorably.

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If you become a prisoner of war, what info are you allowed to give your captors?

Name, rank, DoD ID, and date of birth. That's it.

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What does SERE stand for?

Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape.

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What does AR 350-30 Cover?

SERE and the Code of Conduct.

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How many articles are in the Code of Conduct?

6

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What is a "retained status"?

A status applied to troops who must be allowed to care for their troops, even if captured. Typically reserved for medics and chaplains.

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What is the general idea of the 1st Article of the Code of Conduct?

I am prepared to give my life in America's defense.

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What is the general idea of the 2nd Article of the Code of Conduct?

Never surrender.

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What is the general idea of the 3rd Article of the Code of Conduct?

I will resist and escape if I am captured.

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What is the general idea of the 4th Article of the Code of Conduct?

If I am captured, I will keep true faith and never hurt my country and its allies.

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What is the general idea of the 5th Article of the Code of Conduct?

I will only give name, rank, service number, and date of birth to my captors.

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What is the general idea of the 6th Article of the Code of Conduct?

I am dedicated to and can trust America.

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What Army Regulation covers the Code of Conduct?

AR 350-30

Specialist-Level Questions

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What year was the Code Of Conduct established?

1955

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What is the 1st Article of the Code of Conduct?

I am an American fighting in the forces that guard my country and our way of life, I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

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What is the 2nd Article of the Code of Conduct?

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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What is the 3rd Article of the Code of Conduct?

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.

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What is the 4th Article of the Code of Conduct?

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 the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.

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What is the 5th Article of the Code of Conduct?

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.

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What is the 6th Article of the Code of Conduct?

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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