

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. If in command I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist. I will never surrender of my own free will. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. This will help you adjust needing to recite them at random without warning, which will happen frequently during basic combat training. Have them say “General Order #_” and then tell them what the order is. Practice them by yourself, then ask a family member to randomly quiz you on them while you are at home. Sandboxx Tip: Make three flashcards with a general order on each one. I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions, to the commander of the relief. I will obey my special orders and perform all of my duties in a military manner. I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved. Practice along with the video above until you can recite by heart. Sandboxx Tip: Break the Soldier’s Creed down by “I” statements.
