Military Status & Service
Active Duty
50 U.S.C. § 3911(2)
Definition
Full-time duty in the active military service of the United States. This includes members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard, as well as National Guard and Reserve members who have been called to active duty under federal orders.
Legal Reference
This term is defined in 50 U.S.C. § 3911(2) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.