Air Force

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard mycountry and our way of life. I am prepared to give up mylife in their defense.

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command,I will never surrender the members of my command whilethey still have the means to resist.

If I am captured I will continue to resist by all meansavailable. I will make every effort to escape and aid othersto escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favorsfrom the enemy.

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with myfellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part inany action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I amsenior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawfulorder of those appointed over me and will back them up inevery way.

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I amrequired to give name, rank, service number, and date ofbirth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmostof my ability. I will make no oral or written statementsdisloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to theircause.

I will never forget that I am an American, fighting forfreedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to theprinciples which made my country free. I will trust in myGod and in the United States of America.