Operation Iraqi Freedom Troop Support
Post Messages of Support In Honor of The Troops Who Are Serving In Operation Iraqi Freedom

"God Bless America and Our Military"

United States Marine Corps
Code Of Conduct

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 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 lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way.

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give only 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 or 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.