Will's Guardian Angel
U.S.M.C.
U.S. Armed Forces
Code of Conduct
Kevin's Guardian Angel
U.S.M.C.
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.
