1959 U.S. ARMY TRAINING FILM “ CODE OF CONDUCT “ NEVER SURRENDER / STAND FIRM 30734

Love our channel? Help us save and post more orphaned films! Support us on Patreon: Even a really tiny contribution can make a difference. One of a series of training films made by the U.S. Army about the Code of Conduct, this film focuses on the “never surrender“ concept, presenting a scenario which trainees could discuss. It depicts a squadron in desperate combat, running out of ammunition, and what they do afterwards. This particular segment shows the precept of ‘standing firm’. The film begins with a portion of the Code of Conduct being read over a photograph of a solider holding a rifle and pointing it outwards (:42). Characters are introduced; one is a young soldier who is down trodden and fearful of the proposition that the squad is about to run out of ammunition (1:03). The other, standing just near him is a veteran soldier seen chewing on a cigar butt (1:21) and the final man who joins them is the Sergeant. The Sergeant and the seasoned soldier demonstrate boo