### Question
How is the "humanitarian and civic assistance" defined?


### Answer
The term **humanitarian and civic assistance** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 401* as follows -

> any of the following:


(1) Medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary care provided in areas of a country that are rural or are underserved by medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary professionals, respectively, including education, training, and technical assistance related to the care provided

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 401*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 20-HUMANITARIAN AND OTHER ASSISTANCE**

