When questioned, I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. Which article is this?

• A. I must reveal all information
• B. I am required to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth
• C. I must provide my social security number
• D. I may refuse to answer any questions

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that prisoners of war have a limited set of identifying details they can be compelled to provide during questioning. The rule is that a POW may be asked to supply only their name, rank, service number, and date of birth. This keeps identification clear and standardized without requiring disclosure of sensitive information about operations or other details that could be used against them. That’s why the article that aligns with this practice is the one that states that exact limitation on information. In Geneva Convention terms, this is the provision that governs how POWs can be questioned and what information they are obligated to share. Other options would either demand more information than allowed or imply a broader refusal, which wouldn’t fit the strict, limited identification requirement.