How many items of information may a POW be required to disclose when questioned?

• A. 4 items
• B. 2 items
• C. 6 items
• D. 1 item

Answer: (A)

The principle here is that a POW is expected to reveal only a basic set of identifying information. The standard four pieces are name, rank, service number, and date of birth. These identifiers establish who the person is and their status, without exposing strategic or sensitive details.

Two items would omit essential identifiers, making it hard to verify identity. Six items would go beyond the required scope and could reveal more than what the policy allows. One item would be clearly insufficient to establish who the person is.

So, the number of items a POW may be required to disclose is four.