In The Face Of War (sometimes abbreviated as ITFOW) is an American hardcore punk band formed in 2001 in Kokomo, Indiana from an earlier band known as blemish. The original lineup included brothers Ben and CJ Sutton, Eric Bogan, Chad Serhal, Curt Schrock, and Ryan Waggoner, with Bob Paul replacing Waggoner shortly thereafter.

In 2002, the band released their debut full-length album on Together Records, titled "Self-Reliance is Self-Destruction". The band played shows around Indiana and the Midwest, while also completing their first tour.