### Question
How does EMPLOYEES define employee?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 9902*, **employee** is defined as:

> an employee of the Department of Defense, serving under an appointment without time limitation, except that such term does not include—


(A) a reemployed annuitant under subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84, or another retirement system for employees of the Federal Government

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9902*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart I-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 99-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL AUTHORITIES**

