Code of Conduct Article II describes which commitment?

• A. 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.
• B. I will surrender immediately to avoid conflict.
• C. I will abandon my unit if overwhelmed.
• D. I will rely on parole.

Answer: (A)

The statement described emphasizes a fighter’s resolve to never surrender of their own free will and, when in command, to never surrender those under their care while they still have the means to resist. This reflects a steadfast commitment to resist captivity and to protect teammates until resistance is no longer possible, underscoring courage, loyalty, and responsibility to the unit.

The other options conflict with that pledge: surrendering immediately undermines the duty to resist, abandoning the unit violates the responsibility to those you command, and relying on parole shifts focus away from maintaining combat readiness and loyalty in the face of adversity.