§ 551. Definitions

In this chapter:

• (1) The term “dependent”, with respect to a member of a uniformed service, means—
  • (A) his spouse;
  • (B) his unmarried child (including an unmarried dependent stepchild or adopted child) under 21 years of age;
  • (C) his dependent mother or father;
  • (D) a dependent designated in official records; and
  • (E) a person determined to be dependent by the Secretary concerned, or his designee.
• (2) The term “missing status” means the status of a member of a uniformed service who is officially carried or determined to be absent in a status of—
  • (A) missing;
  • (B) missing in action;
  • (C) interned in a foreign country;
  • (D) captured, beleaguered, or besieged by a hostile force; or
  • (E) detained in a foreign country against his will.
• (3) The term “pay and allowances” means—
  • (A) basic pay;
  • (B) special pay;
  • (C) incentive pay;
  • (D) basic allowance for housing;
  • (E) basic allowance for subsistence; and
  • (F) station per diem allowances for not more than 90 days.