Rules of Conduct of the Marine Corps

SFMC Code of Conduct

This is the Code of Conduct for Federation Marines.

ARTICLE I:

I am a Federation Marine, fighting in the forces which guard the Federation and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

ARTICLE II:

I will never surrender of my own free will if I am still able to resist. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

ARTICLE III:

If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

ARTICLE IV:

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way.

ARTICLE V:

When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country or its allies or harmful to their cause.

ARTICLE VI:

I will never forget that I am a Federation Marine, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made the Federation free.