I am an American fighting man. I serve 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 my men 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 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 the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up 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 and its allies or harmful to their cause.
ARTICLE V I
I will never forget that I am an America fighting man, responsible for my
actions, and dedicated to the principles that made my country free. I will trust
in my God and in the United States of America.
