### Question
How is the "proficiency flying duty" defined?


### Answer
The term **proficiency flying duty** is defined in *37 U.S.C. § 334a* as follows -

> flying performed under competent orders by enlisted members of the regular or reserve components while serving in assignments in which such skills would normally not be maintained in the performance of assigned duties

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 334a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS > SUBCHAPTER II-CONSOLIDATION OF SPECIAL PAY, INCENTIVE PAY, AND BONUS AUTHORITIES**

