Article III of the Code of Conduct.

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Abstract:

Article III of the Code of Conduct was promulgated by Executive Order over eighteen years ago. DOD implementing instructions are nine years old. Both are considered moral law for all military personnel but appear to be too idealistic in their approach. Discussions with eight recently released Air Force Prisoners of War PWs attending Class 54, Armed Forces Staff College, validated this hypothesis and further emphasized that interpretation of Article III should be a function of the PW situation. It is recommended that Article III be modified, that implementing instructions be revised to agree with the changes, that policy be established delegating authority for interpretation to the legitimate PW command structure, and that a Defense Advisory Committee be formed to review the entire code. Author

Author(s):
Sommercamp, John O.
Author Organization(s):
ARMED FORCES STAFF COLL NORFOLK VA
Descriptive Note:
Staff study,
Pagination:
0039

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*ETHICS, *MILITARY LAW, *PRISONERS OF WAR, MILITARY PERSONNEL, POLICIES, STANDARDS, BEHAVIOR, REGULATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Sociology and Law
Keyword(s):
Code of conduct, Uniform code of military justice, U A reports
Report Date:
1973 Nov 16