Code of Conduct
 

Any one have any tricks for memorizing the code of conduct?

I'm having a hard time remembering which is which number.

Is that something you have to know for RTC? I was told I won't be learning that in any detail until SERE...

Maybe not... I'm going to OCS not RTC and it's required there. I thought it was at RTC too, but I could be mistaken. In that case, never mind.

Yeah, you and I have extra stuff related to the Code of Conduct because you're a Category III under the Geneva Conventions and I'm gonna be undergoing SERE training. I believe everyone gets briefed on the Code of Conduct at RTC, but I haven't heard anyone talk about having to memorize it.

Gotcha.
That's too bad. I really like the Code of Conduct. Well, I like the first and last articles, the middle is a little depressing lol. Though it is something I believe in and know to be important.

(1) 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

(2) 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

(3) 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.

(4) 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

(5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give
only my 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.

(6) 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.

Makes me very proud reading that knowing im about to serve in the greatest navy in the world.

Agreed. I think that's why I like it so much.