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