### Question
How does the law define OSD personnel?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 143*, **OSD personnel** is defined as:

> military, civilian, and detailed personnel of the Department of Defense who are assigned to, or employed in, functions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (including Direct Support Activities of that Office and the Washington Headquarters Services of the Department of Defense)

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 143*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 4-OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE**

