### Question
How is the term excepted service defined?


### Answer
The term **excepted service** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 147* as the following:

> given that term in section 2103 of title 5.

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 147*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER II-INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION > Part C-Information Security**

