Which article specifies that I should not give information or take part in actions harmful to comrades when a prisoner of war?

Which article specifies that I should not give information or take part in actions harmful to comrades when a prisoner of war?

• A. Code of Conduct Article IV
• B. Code of Conduct Article V
• C. Code of Conduct Article II
• D. Code of Conduct Article VI

Answer: (A)

When a service member becomes a prisoner of war, the responsibility to protect fellow Marines becomes central. Article IV of the Code of Conduct lays out this duty in captivity: you must not reveal information that could be used to harm your comrades, and you should not take part in actions that would injure or betray fellow prisoners. The idea is to maintain loyalty to your unit and resist pressure from the enemy, even under questioning or coercion, so that your conduct reflects honor and solidarity with your teammates. Other articles cover surrender, resisting and escaping, and what identifying information you may share, but the direct guidance about not helping the enemy at the expense of your comrades in captivity is what Article IV provides.