TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 1-09-1 (continued)
(2) Courage--It is courageous to:
(a) OPPOSE the enemy, whether in active combat or as a
prisoner of war.
(b) NEVER voluntarily surrender to enemy forces.
(c) REMAIN loyal to the United States, even when tortured
by one's captors.
(3) Commitment--Be committed to upholding the provisions of the
Code of Conduct.
c. Geneva Convention of 1949
(1) Honor--It is honorable to:
(a) Treat all prisoners of war, both men and women,
humanely.
(b) Allow prisoners to:
1 Worship their god.
2 Participate in sports and intellectual pastimes.
3 Communicate with their families.
(2) Courage--Have the courage to confront others who are
mistreating prisoners of war.
(3) Commitment--Be committed to upholding the provisions of the
Geneva Convention.
6. Summary and Review
7. Application
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