[ChrisMarshallNY]

In the company I worked for, we were strictly prohibited from saying anything other than “name, rank, and serial number” (date of arrival, date of departure, position).

It was a legal liability issue. I’m told it’s pretty much de rigueur, these days.

One of the nice things, after leaving, was finally being able to give good references for former employees, for whom I really wanted to give glowing references.

[paulddraper]

> “name, rank, and serial number”

That's what you give if captured as a prisoner of war.

[ChrisMarshallNY]

I know. It was a figure of speech. Should have known better than to try.

Sorry about that, Chief (also a figure of speech, but a bit more obscure).