The Code of Conduct

I am an American fighting in the forces that 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.

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.
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.

The Code of Conduct applies to the U.S. Armed Forces at all times. One would hope that former members of the military would remember even a small portion of "The Code". Many civilians don't realize the commitment and oath taken by the military.

Here the Code of Conduct is here for all to see. While we have soldiers and marines fighting around the world to protect our freedom and way of life, I wonder why members of our own Congress can't at least observe the simple position of making, "... no oral or written statements disloyal to [their] country and its allies.

It seems that many in Congress, including former servicemembers have forgotten their simple oath to support and defend the U.S. Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I urge all who see this to contact their representatives to remind them of the oath they have taken and urge them to follow it.