### Question
How does the law define officer restricted in the performance of duty?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 8001*, **officer restricted in the performance of duty** is defined as:

> an officer of the Navy designated for engineering duty, aeronautical engineering duty, special duty, or limited duty, or an officer of the Marine Corps designated for limited duty

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 8001*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART I-ORGANIZATION > CHAPTER 801-DEFINITIONS**

