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.
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.
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.
IV. 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.
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.
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.
-AFP 50-34, Vol 1, Pg 137
