### Question
What is the definition of sea duty?


### Answer
The definition of **sea duty** is as follows in *37 U.S.C. § 305a*:

> duty performed by a member—


(A) while permanently or temporarily assigned to a ship and—


(i) while serving on a ship the primary mission of which is accomplished while under way

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 305a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS > SUBCHAPTER I-EXISTING SPECIAL PAY, INCENTIVE PAY, AND BONUS AUTHORITIES**

