### Question
How does the law define operational flying duty?


### Answer
Under *37 U.S.C. § 320*, **operational flying duty** is defined as:

> flying performed under competent orders while serving in assignments, including an assignment as a dropsonde system operator, in which basic flying skills normally are maintained in the performance of assigned duties as determined by the Secretary concerned, and flying duty performed by members in training that leads to the award of an enlisted aviation rating or military occupational specialty designated as a career enlisted flyer rating or specialty by the Secretary concerned

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 320*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS**

