### Question
How is the term civilian medical or dental position defined?


### Answer
The term **civilian medical or dental position** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 977* as the following:

> a position for the performance of health care functions within the Department of Defense held by an employee of the Department or of a contractor of the Department

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 977*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 49-MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES**

