Air Force Code of Conduct: Articles 1-6

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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.

 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 to 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 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.