On average, DPAA identifies about six MIAs each a month. To date, the U.S. government has identified over 1,300 individuals. The search for unaccounted-for Americans starts with in-depth research. JPAC historians and analysts gather information such as correspondence, maps, photographs, unit histories, medical and personnel records about POW/MIAs from many sources. At any given time, there are more than 1,000 active case files under investigation.

On average, DPAA identifies about six MIAs each a month. To date, the U.S. government has identified over 1,300 individuals. The search for unaccounted-for Americans starts with in-depth research. JPAC historians and analysts gather information such as correspondence, maps, photographs, unit histories, medical and personnel records about POW/MIAs from many sources. At any given time, there are more than 1,000 active case files under investigation.