A New Look at the Code of Conduct

Abstract

This thesis examines the Code of Conduct for Members of the Armed Forces of the United States. The author reviews the performance of American prisoners of war in captivity preceeding the promulgation of the Code and examines the conduct of prisoners in the Pueblo Incident and the Vietnam War. Codal problems are identified in light of these experiences. The Code is reviewed and examined for its compatibility with the Geneva convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War. This thesis concludes by recommending changes in the Code to make it more realistic and more consistent with the Convention.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA119732

Entities

People

  • Holman J. Barnes Jr

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil War
  • Congress
  • Employment
  • Geneva Conventions
  • Health Services
  • International Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Prisoners Of War
  • Psychology
  • Second World War
  • Training
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Vietnam War
  • Warfare

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  • Criminal Law
  • Systems Analysis and Design