GTA 21-03-010
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.
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.
DISTRIBUTION: US Army Training Support Centers (TSCs).
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OCTOBER 1989
This GTA supersedes GTA 21-3-8, September 1987.
U.S. GPO: 1991-0-289-483
