### Question
How does GENERAL define former prisoner of war?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 101*, **former prisoner of war** is defined as:

> a person who, while serving in the active military, naval or air service, was forcibly detained or interned in line of duty—


(A) by an enemy government or its agents, or a hostile force, during a period of war

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 1-GENERAL**

