Which pledge begins with I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life and states I am prepared to give my life in their defense?

• A. I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
• B. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
• C. 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.
• D. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or 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 the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.

Answer: (A)

This item tests your ability to recognize the opening pledge of the U.S. Code of Conduct. The line “I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense” is the opening statement of Article I of the Code of Conduct. It lays out the fundamental commitment to defend the nation and be willing to sacrifice for it.

The other pledges reflect the subsequent articles: one emphasizes never surrender, another commits to continuing the fight if captured and to escaping, and the last covers keeping faith with fellow prisoners and obeying lawful orders as a POW. Since the question asks which pledge begins with that exact line, the one describing Article I of the Code of Conduct is the correct match.