Tomtrout

Does anyone remember that US codes of military conduct. I can only remember a few. To jog your memory they were

" I am an American fighting man and I serve in the forces that protect our country and I am prepared to give my life in their defense "

" When captured and become a POW I am bound to give only my name, rank. and serial number I will make no statements oral written or otherwise that is disloyal to my country or its allies".

I believe that there were 6 or 7. Back in the early days during pre-flight training we were give one a day to memorize and the TO would ask anyone in our flight to cite one of these. If they could not recite perfectly we all gave 25 push ups until someone was correct and could perfectly cite it. I remember there were posters for each and hung on the wall in the day room, rec room and in flight ops. For me that was over 55 years ago. Are they still taught now?. I would like to have a copy or a few of the poster for our vets organization. I am the only remaining member of those in my flight that finished training and most were gone by 1972 but I remember very well the agony of doing push ups on the asphalt ramp in the hot Florida sun.

It seemed rather futile at the time but being able to recite the codes of conduct was also push ups for the brain to help us remember flight systems and emergency procedures. Memorizing those damn codes perhaps saved my life These rather menial codes are very important for me now even though I have not worn a uniform in many many years,

Thank You

Super Dave Loc: Realville, USA

I served peacetime 1978-1986 in the USAF. I was a radar operator/tech, an Air Traffic Controller, and a Joint Forces instrumentation/data analyst/tech during Red-Flag missions in Nevada Test Ranges.

I often put 'peacetime' in a sentence referencing my service, because my service was not even close to being that of a war-time veteran, and I would never pretend that it was.

My Basic Training was USAF under Carter as CiC and we read, but did not memorize the USCoMC. We read them once and moved on.... Granted, USAF wasn't supposed to be like the USMC.. But still....

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

My memory is long and I remember:

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 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.

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Super Dave Loc: Realville, USA

You are part elephant.

Well done, Sir...

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

I think you may be right..... I learned the creed back in 1976.... never forgot, just one of the many life lessons learned while in the service.

Super Dave Loc: Realville, USA

The smartest moves I've made in my life:

1) Accepting Jesus as my Savior
2) Fathering (or if you prefer, parenting) my children
3) Joining the military

There is nothing to compete with any of those 3 things in a person's life. If you didn't do 'em, you don't freakin' understand 'em.

There are many things I did not do, and cannot understand. Included in those are risking my life in defense of my nation/neighborhood/family. I hope and pray I'd be up to the task if necessary, but right now, nobody can be sure.

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

I agree with all three. I think I was born accepting one G*d, the creator of all! I had three natural born children.... all boys! And I spent almost 10 years in the military (another 30 working for DoD). I would gladly lay my life down for any of these... G*d, Family, or my country.... still!

GmanTerry

I went into the Marines in late 1958 at Parris Island. I remember the "Code of Conduct".

Code of Conduct for Members of the United States Armed Forces
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 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.


Semper Fi

Ricko Loc: Florida

pennylynn-great job! For many of us it has been too long since we served. Also, as SD pointed out, those facing
imminent danger would probably have those memorized while those of us in the rear echelons would not be as
apt to do so. America First!!!