### Question
How does FOREIGN SERVICE define gap memo?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 4003*, **gap memo** is defined as:

> a written record, submitted to a selection board in a standard format established by the Director General of the Foreign Service, which indicates and explains a gap in the record of a member of the Service or member of the Senior Foreign Service whose performance will be evaluated by such selection board, which gap is due to personal circumstances, including for health, family, or other reason as determined by the Director General in consultation with the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 4003*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 52-FOREIGN SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-PROMOTION AND RETENTION**

