Posted by
JBDavis on Thursday, April 05, 2007 4:31:27 PM
I don't know what their code is. I do know what the code is for the US:
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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.
I'm sorry. I tried to link this the usual way But was unable to. The site is: www.armystudyguide.com/content/army_board_study_guide_topics/code_of_conduct/the-code-of-conduct.shtml
This is one thing that has bugged me about the whole situation. I would expect to see these soldiers beat up. I served in the Navy, I would have to have the he** beat out of me before I would give anything but name, rank, and serial number. Then it would just be a few choice words. But I served in the US Navy. That was our orders.