### Question
How is the "civilian officer or employee" defined?


### Answer
The term **civilian officer or employee** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 976* as follows -

> an employee, as such term is defined in section 2105 of title 5

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 976*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 49-MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES**

