### Question
How does the law define surviving spouse?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2147*, **surviving spouse** is defined as:

> a widow or widower who is not remarried

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2147*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART III-TRAINING AND EDUCATION > CHAPTER 106A-EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS ENLISTING FOR ACTIVE DUTY**

