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