Which article would be the reference for 'When questioned, I am required to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth'?

Which article would be the reference for 'When questioned, I am required to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth'?

• A. Article IV
• B. Article V
• C. Article VI
• D. Article II

Answer: (B)

When a person who is captured is questioned, the information they are allowed to provide is strictly limited to identify who they are. This rule exists to protect both the individual and others by avoiding disclosure of sensitive operational details while still letting interrogators confirm identity. The article in question specifically states that, when questioned, a prisoner of war should supply only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. This narrow requirement keeps the focus on basic identity and prevents divulging broader information that could be risky or strategically sensitive. Other articles deal with different aspects—treatment, rights, or procedures during capture—so they do not set this exact limit on what can be disclosed during questioning.

When a person who is captured is questioned, the information they are allowed to provide is strictly limited to identify who they are. This rule exists to protect both the individual and others by avoiding disclosure of sensitive operational details while still letting interrogators confirm identity. The article in question specifically states that, when questioned, a prisoner of war should supply only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. This narrow requirement keeps the focus on basic identity and prevents divulging broader information that could be risky or strategically sensitive. Other articles deal with different aspects—treatment, rights, or procedures during capture—so they do not set this exact limit on what can be disclosed during questioning.