### Question
How is the term sea duty defined?


### Answer
The term **sea duty** is defined in *37 U.S.C. § 305a* as the following:

> duty performed by a member—


(A) while permanently or temporarily assigned to a ship and—


(i) while serving on a ship the primary mission of which is accomplished while under way

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 305a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS**

