Have you ever wondered just what it is that the American Military expects of it's personnel?

Well here is the US Military's article of the Code of Conduct.

Take a look. Ponder what you read. Ask yourself this question, "Would I be willing to make the same pledge?

THE SIX ARTICLES OF THE 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 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 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.

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 wonder how many in our congress would be willing to take this pledge... and live up to it? How many in the White House? How many in the Federal Court System?

Every public servant in this nation should have to take this pledge... and mean it.

It is the pledge of every American fighting man and woman.

XtnYoda, shalomed