Military Operations and Leadership: METT-TC, ROEs, and Troop Movements Practice Test

That line is found in the article of the U.S. Code of Conduct that covers surrender and resistance. It explicitly states that you will never surrender of your own free will and you will continue to resist the enemy by all means available if captured, while also making every effort to escape and aid others to escape. This article is focused on the obligation to resist under captivity and to avoid cooperation with the enemy, which is why it’s the best fit for the statement. For context, the Code of Conduct as a whole sets four main duties: the first defines your identity and purpose, the second covers not surrendering and resisting, the third addresses not betraying comrades or providing information, and the fourth deals with wounds and return. The idea behind the line is to codify a steadfast stance in captivity, distinguishing it from the other articles which cover different duties and prohibitions.