When questioned as a prisoner of war, what must one provide according to the 5th Article?

According to the Code of Conduct for members of the Armed Forces, particularly Article 5, individuals who become prisoners of war are required to provide only specific identifying information. This includes their name, rank, service number, and date of birth. This provision is designed to limit the information that a captured service member must disclose, ensuring that sensitive military information remains protected.

The rationale behind this guideline is to uphold the integrity and security of military operations, as well as to provide basic personal information needed for identification and treatment under the Geneva Conventions. By restricting the information to this basic data, service members are better able to protect themselves, their missions, and their fellow comrades from potential harm.