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