Share This Article 1. This code word indicates a loss of nuclear asset that does not create the risk of nuclear war. Nuke Flash Broken Arrow Bent Spear Dull Sword 2. Starting in 1861, the US Army used this term to describe escaped slaves entering the Union military lines. Illegals Self-liberators Contrabands Freedmen 3. In 1906, the US Army authorized issuing these to all soldiers. An inscribed Bible A metal identity disc An identity card with photo A personal weapon Loading …