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The Code of Conduct is a set of six articles that guide the behavior of U.S. military personnel in combat and captivity. It was established in 1955 after the Korean War and prohibits surrender, collaboration, and giving name, rank, service number, and date of birth to the enemy.
Learn how President Harry S. Truman issued an executive order in 1948 to end discrimination in the US military based on race, color, religion or national origin. Find out the background, impact and enforcement of this order and its relation to the civil rights movement.
Short title: Code of Conduct; Author: United States Department of Defense: File change date and time: 16:44, 22 February 2012: Date and time of digitizing
SERE stands for Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape, a military training concept developed by the UK during World War II. Learn about the origins, evolution and techniques of SERE training, and how it is applied to different branches and scenarios of the US military.
Learn about the history, criteria, and types of the Good Conduct Medal, a service medal awarded to U.S. military personnel for exemplary behavior and efficiency. The Army Good Conduct Medal is one of the oldest military awards, established in 1941 and presented by the Department of the Army.
Learn about the strict and elaborate code of conduct that defines how soldiers treat their superiors and vice versa. Find out the specifics of military courtesies, such as salute, address, obeisance, and ceremonies, and how they vary depending on rank, location, and circumstances.
The Adjusted Service Rating Score was a system used by the US Army to determine which soldiers were eligible for discharge after World War II. The score was based on time in service, combat awards, and dependent children, and varied by unit and rank.
The Finnish Army is the land forces branch of the Finnish Defence Forces, founded in 2008. It has a history of defending Finland from various threats, including the Winter War and the Continuation War, and participating in international peacekeeping operations.