SERE 100.2: CIVILIAN COURSE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
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QUESTION ANSWER
1 What does SERE stand for? Survival, Evasion, Resistance,
and Escape.
2 What is the primary purpose of To prepare civilians and military
SERE 100.2 training? personnel to survive, evade
capture, resist exploitation, and
escape or be recovered from
hostile environments.
3 How many articles are in the Six articles (I through VI).
Code of Conduct?
4 What does Article I of the Code 'I am an American, fighting in the
of Conduct state? forces which guard my country
and our way of life. I am
prepared to give my life in their
defense.'
5 What does Article II of the Code 'I will never surrender of my own
of Conduct state? free will. If in command, I will
never surrender the members of
my command while they still
have the means to resist.'
6 What does Article III of the Code 'If I am captured I will continue to
of Conduct state? resist by all means available. I
will make every effort to escape
and aid others to escape. I will
accept neither parole nor special
favors from the enemy.'
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, 7 What does Article IV of the Code 'If I become a prisoner of war, I
of Conduct state? 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.'
8 What does Article V of the Code 'When questioned, should I
of Conduct state? become a prisoner of war, I am
required to give name, rank, date
of birth, and service number. I
will evade answering further
questions to the utmost of my
ability.'
9 What does Article VI of the Code 'I will never forget that I am an
of Conduct state? American, fighting for freedom,
responsible for my actions, and
dedicated to the principles which
made my country free.'
10 Does the Code of Conduct apply Yes. Civilians accompanying
to civilian DoD employees? U.S. armed forces in the field are
required to follow the Code of
Conduct if captured.
11 What information is a captured Name, rank (or civilian
person REQUIRED to provide? equivalent), date of birth, and
service/identification number
only.
12 What is the meaning of 'parole' in A promise by a prisoner not to
the context of the Code of escape or take up arms, given in
Conduct? exchange for special privileges;
the Code of Conduct forbids
accepting it.
13 What is the senior ranking To take command of all U.S.
person's responsibility in personnel, maintain discipline,
captivity? and resist enemy exploitation.
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, 14 What principle does Article III Every prisoner has a duty to
promote regarding escape? attempt escape and to assist
others in escaping.
15 Why was the Code of Conduct It was established by Executive
established? Order 10631 in 1955, largely in
response to American POW
behavior during the Korean War.
16 Which Executive Order Executive Order 10631, signed
established the Code of by President Eisenhower on
Conduct? August 17, 1955.
17 Can a civilian be considered a Yes, civilians who accompany
prisoner of war? armed forces in the field and are
captured may be granted POW
status under the Geneva
Conventions.
18 What does 'resistance by all Using every lawful, non-lethal
means available' mean under tactic to resist enemy exploitation
Article III? — including maintaining cover
stories, declining to provide
information, and refusing to
cooperate.
19 What behaviors does the Code of Providing information that could
Conduct consider harmful to endanger fellow prisoners, taking
comrades? special favors that create
division, and cooperating in
propaganda efforts.
20 Is the Code of Conduct a legal Yes, it is legally binding for
document? military members and represents
expected conduct for civilians
accompanying the force.
21 What does it mean to 'accept A prisoner must not accept any
neither parole nor special privileges or promises made in
favors'? exchange for statements,
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, actions, or information that
benefit the enemy.
22 Is the Code of Conduct No. It applies to all armed
applicable only in declared wars? conflicts and operations,
regardless of whether a formal
declaration of war has been
made.
23 What is the spiritual component Article VI references trusting in
of the Code of Conduct? God, acknowledging the role of
faith and values in maintaining
resilience and honor.
24 Can a prisoner be punished for Yes. Military personnel who
violating the Code of Conduct violate the Code of Conduct may
after returning home? face UCMJ action upon return;
civilians face administrative
consequences.
25 What revision was made to the The gender-neutral revision
Code of Conduct in 1988? replaced 'I am an American
fighting man' with 'I am an
American, fighting in the forces...'
to include women.
26 Why does Article V say 'to the It acknowledges that all humans
utmost of my ability' when have limits; it requires maximum
resisting questioning? reasonable resistance rather
than absolute resistance unto
death.
27 What historical event most Collaboration and misconduct by
directly led to the creation of the some American POWs during the
Code of Conduct? Korean War, which exposed a
need for a formal conduct
standard.
28 What does 'I will keep faith with Not cooperating with the enemy
my fellow prisoners' mean in in ways that disadvantage fellow
practice? prisoners, not accepting
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100% VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027
QUESTION ANSWER
1 What does SERE stand for? Survival, Evasion, Resistance,
and Escape.
2 What is the primary purpose of To prepare civilians and military
SERE 100.2 training? personnel to survive, evade
capture, resist exploitation, and
escape or be recovered from
hostile environments.
3 How many articles are in the Six articles (I through VI).
Code of Conduct?
4 What does Article I of the Code 'I am an American, fighting in the
of Conduct state? forces which guard my country
and our way of life. I am
prepared to give my life in their
defense.'
5 What does Article II of the Code 'I will never surrender of my own
of Conduct state? free will. If in command, I will
never surrender the members of
my command while they still
have the means to resist.'
6 What does Article III of the Code 'If I am captured I will continue to
of Conduct state? resist by all means available. I
will make every effort to escape
and aid others to escape. I will
accept neither parole nor special
favors from the enemy.'
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, 7 What does Article IV of the Code 'If I become a prisoner of war, I
of Conduct state? 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.'
8 What does Article V of the Code 'When questioned, should I
of Conduct state? become a prisoner of war, I am
required to give name, rank, date
of birth, and service number. I
will evade answering further
questions to the utmost of my
ability.'
9 What does Article VI of the Code 'I will never forget that I am an
of Conduct state? American, fighting for freedom,
responsible for my actions, and
dedicated to the principles which
made my country free.'
10 Does the Code of Conduct apply Yes. Civilians accompanying
to civilian DoD employees? U.S. armed forces in the field are
required to follow the Code of
Conduct if captured.
11 What information is a captured Name, rank (or civilian
person REQUIRED to provide? equivalent), date of birth, and
service/identification number
only.
12 What is the meaning of 'parole' in A promise by a prisoner not to
the context of the Code of escape or take up arms, given in
Conduct? exchange for special privileges;
the Code of Conduct forbids
accepting it.
13 What is the senior ranking To take command of all U.S.
person's responsibility in personnel, maintain discipline,
captivity? and resist enemy exploitation.
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, 14 What principle does Article III Every prisoner has a duty to
promote regarding escape? attempt escape and to assist
others in escaping.
15 Why was the Code of Conduct It was established by Executive
established? Order 10631 in 1955, largely in
response to American POW
behavior during the Korean War.
16 Which Executive Order Executive Order 10631, signed
established the Code of by President Eisenhower on
Conduct? August 17, 1955.
17 Can a civilian be considered a Yes, civilians who accompany
prisoner of war? armed forces in the field and are
captured may be granted POW
status under the Geneva
Conventions.
18 What does 'resistance by all Using every lawful, non-lethal
means available' mean under tactic to resist enemy exploitation
Article III? — including maintaining cover
stories, declining to provide
information, and refusing to
cooperate.
19 What behaviors does the Code of Providing information that could
Conduct consider harmful to endanger fellow prisoners, taking
comrades? special favors that create
division, and cooperating in
propaganda efforts.
20 Is the Code of Conduct a legal Yes, it is legally binding for
document? military members and represents
expected conduct for civilians
accompanying the force.
21 What does it mean to 'accept A prisoner must not accept any
neither parole nor special privileges or promises made in
favors'? exchange for statements,
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, actions, or information that
benefit the enemy.
22 Is the Code of Conduct No. It applies to all armed
applicable only in declared wars? conflicts and operations,
regardless of whether a formal
declaration of war has been
made.
23 What is the spiritual component Article VI references trusting in
of the Code of Conduct? God, acknowledging the role of
faith and values in maintaining
resilience and honor.
24 Can a prisoner be punished for Yes. Military personnel who
violating the Code of Conduct violate the Code of Conduct may
after returning home? face UCMJ action upon return;
civilians face administrative
consequences.
25 What revision was made to the The gender-neutral revision
Code of Conduct in 1988? replaced 'I am an American
fighting man' with 'I am an
American, fighting in the forces...'
to include women.
26 Why does Article V say 'to the It acknowledges that all humans
utmost of my ability' when have limits; it requires maximum
resisting questioning? reasonable resistance rather
than absolute resistance unto
death.
27 What historical event most Collaboration and misconduct by
directly led to the creation of the some American POWs during the
Code of Conduct? Korean War, which exposed a
need for a formal conduct
standard.
28 What does 'I will keep faith with Not cooperating with the enemy
my fellow prisoners' mean in in ways that disadvantage fellow
practice? prisoners, not accepting
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