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TSP 331-S-0002
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Terminal Learning Objective
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References
Number Title Date
AR 350-30 Code of Conduct/Survival, Evasion, 10 Dec 85
Resistance, and Escape (SERE)
Training
FM 21-78 (CFRD) Resistance and Escape (U) 15 Jun 89
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Enabling Learning Objective 1
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Code of Conduct history
• American armed forces jointly developed a
Code of Conduct.
• Approved in 1955 by President Dwight D.
Eisenhower .
• Code of Conduct amended in 1998.
• The six articles of the code create a
comprehensive guide for all American
military forces in time of war, and in time of
peace.
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Code of Conduct
• The articles of the code embrace:
– general statements of dedication to the United States
and to the cause of freedom
– conduct on the battlefield
– conduct as a prisoner of war.
• Failure to adhere to the CoC may subject
Service members to applicable disposition under
the UCMJ.
• The Code of Conduct is a personal conduct
mandate for members of the American armed
forces throughout the world.
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Code of Conduct: Article 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.
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What Article I means
• Applies to all Service members at all times.
• Honorable survival in captivity requires that a service
member possess a high degree of dedication and
motivation.
• Must believe:
– The advantages of American democratic institutions and
concepts.
– Love of and faith in the United States and a conviction that
the U.S. cause is just.
– Faith in and loyalty to fellow POWs.
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Code of Conduct: Article II
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What Article II means
• Surrender is always dishonorable and never
allowed.
• When there is no chance for meaningful
resistance, evasion is impossible, and further
fighting would lead to their death with no
significant loss to the enemy, members of
Armed Forces should view themselves as
"captured“
• If capture was dictated by the futility of the
situation, capture is not dishonorable.
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Code of Conduct: Article 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.
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What Article III means
• Continue resisting enemy exploitation by all
means available.
• Must not seek special privileges or accept
special favors at the expense of fellow
POWs.
• Understand the responsibilities of escapees
to their fellow POWs.
• Begin escape planning and continuing
escape planning throughout captivity.
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Code of Conduct: Article 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.
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What Article IV means
• Officers and NCOs shall continue to carry out
their responsibilities and exercise their
authority in captivity.
• A POW who voluntarily informs or
collaborates with the captor is disloyal to the
United States and fellow POWs and is
subject to UCMJ disciplinary actions.
• Key to survival is discipline
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Code of Conduct: Article 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.
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What Article V means
• A POW must resist, avoid, or evade, even
when physically and mentally coerced, all
enemy efforts to secure statements or
actions that may further the enemy's
cause.
• Short of death it is unlikely that a POW
may prevent a skilled enemy interrogator
from obtaining some degree of compliance
by the POW with captor demands. In this
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Code of Conduct: Article VI
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Check on Learning : ELO #1
Question: What is the purpose of
the "Code of Conduct"?
Answer: Six
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Check on Learning : ELO #1
Question: As an "individual," may a
member of the armed forces
voluntarily surrender?
Answer: No
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Check on Learning : ELO #1
Question: If captured, who must
accept command?
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Check on Learning : ELO #1
Question: If you are not senior
what are your responsibilities under
the "Code of Conduct"?
Answer:
• Making oral or written confessions.
• Answering questionnaires.
• Providing personal histories.
• Appealing for surrender.
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Enabling Learning Objective 2
Action: Explain how the Code of Conduct applies to military
personnel in captivity or hostile detention during
peacetime.
Conditions: You have been captured or taken as a hostage
(simulated) either from a combat-related PW situation or
from a peacetime terrorist-hostage activity.
Standards: Your description must—
a. Provide a comprehensive and accurate description
and assessment of the articles of the Code of Conduct in
relationship to U.S. military history and tradition and to the
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
b. Convey the Code of Conduct’s intended use as an
ethical guideline rather than as an inflexible law.
c. Explain the consequences should the responsibility
to survive captivity with honor and dignity not be fulfilled.
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PEACETIME
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DOD Directive 1300.7
Enclosure 3
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Code of Conduct
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DOD Surrender Guidance
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DOD Escape Guidance
Hostile Government
• Fall under their civil law.
• Do not have protection under GPW.
• Remember, jailbreak is a crime.
• Attempt escape only after careful
consideration.
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DOD Escape Guidance
Terrorist Groups
• Anticipate early release.
• Especially consider escape if terrorist
group is known to assassinate
prisoners.
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DOD Parole Guidance
AUTHORIZED
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DOD Organization Guidance
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DOD Authorized Communication
Hostile Government
• Give name, rank, SSN, DOB.
• Can provide innocent circumstances
leading to capture.
• May discuss health, welfare, and condition
of fellow detainees.
• Remember, there is no reason to sign
anything.
• Ask to see allied/neutral government
embassy representatives.
• Continually ask to be released or go home.
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DOD Authorized Communication
Terrorist Group
• Follow ID process, but don’t lie.
• Humanize yourself.
• Discuss nonsubstantive topics.
• Listen actively, but never debate the
terrorist cause.
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Check on Learning: ELO #2
DOD Directive 1300.7, Enclosure 3:
• Remember, UCMJ applies.
• Survive with honor.
• Be aware of peacetime modifications to
code of conduct.
• Do not resist capture.
• Always resist exploitation.
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Enabling Learning Objective 3
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Psychological Factors of Survival
• Pain • Hunger
• Cold • Fatigue
• Heat • Boredom
• Thirst • Loneliness
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Enabling Learning Objective 4
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SURVIVAL
• Size Up the Situation
– Security
– Senses
– Surroundings
– Physical Condition
– Inventory
– Assessment
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SURVIVAL
• S ize Up the Situation
• U ndue Haste Makes Waste
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SURVIVAL
• S ize Up the Situation
• U ndue Haste Makes Waste
• R emember Where You Are
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SURVIVAL
• S ize Up the Situation
• U ndue Haste Makes Waste
• R emember Where You Are
• V anquish Fear and Panic
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SURVIVAL
• S ize Up the Situation
• U ndue Haste Makes Waste
• R emember Where You Are
• V anquish Fear and Panic
• I mprovise
– Tools
– Equipment
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SURVIVAL
• S ize Up the Situation
• U ndue Haste Makes Waste
• R emember Where You Are
• V anquish Fear and Panic
• I mprovise
• V alue Living
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SURVIVAL
• S ize Up the Situation
• U ndue Haste Makes Waste
• R emember Where You Are
• V anquish Fear and Panic
• I mprovise
• V alue Living
• A ct Like the Natives
• L earn Basic Skills
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Check on Learning : ELO #4
Question: What is the acronym for
SURVIVAL?
Answer:
• S ize Up the Situation
• U ndue Haste Makes Waste
• R emember Where You Are
• V anquish Fear and Panic
• I mprovise
• V alue Living
• A ct Like the Natives
• L earn Basic Skills
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Summary
You are an AMERICAN SOLDIER!
You must never forget why you are a soldier.
You must never forget what you are fighting for.
You must never give up.
You must know know the Code of Conduct
You must know and learn how to SURVIVE!
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