What information is listed in Article 6 as the service number detail?

• A. Name, rank, service number (EDIPI or SSN), date of birth
• B. Name only
• C. Rank only
• D. Date of birth only

Answer: (A)

Identification elements that accompany the service number include four pieces: the service member's name, their rank, the service number itself (EDIPI or SSN), and their date of birth. This combination ensures unique identification across records, because while names or birth dates can repeat among individuals, the service number provides a unique key, and the rank helps confirm the service role. The other options would only provide a single data element, which isn't enough to reliably identify a person in military records. So the full set listed is the best match for the service number detail in Article 6.