TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 1-09-1 (continued)
(b) Do NOT make agreements with one's captors to fulfill a
condition, such as a promise not to attempt escape, in
return for favored treatment. Such agreements are
called paroles.
(4) 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 actions 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.
(a) Actions that harm fellow prisoners are shameful.
(b) Do NOT help enemy personnel identify fellow prisoners
that have knowledge that would be valuable.
(c) The senior line officer or noncommissioned officer
within the prisoner of war camp will take command.
(d) All prisoners must support and work within the POW
organization.
(5) 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.
(a) Prisoners of war may tell their captors about:
1 Their health and welfare.
2 Routine matters of camp administration.
(b) For prisoners of war, the following are forbidden:
1 Oral and written confessions, whether true or
false.
2 Questionnaires
3 Personal history statements
4 Oral or written communication on behalf of the
enemy, such as:
a Recordings and broadcasts
b Appeals to other prisoners
c Appeals for peace or surrender
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