### Question
How is the term missing status defined?


### Answer
The term **missing status** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1035* as the following:

> given that term in section 551(2) of title 37.

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1035*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 53-MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS**

