### Question
How does the law 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 air, or space 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**

