### Question
How does PERSONNEL define covered member?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 987*, **covered member** is defined as:

> a member of the armed forces who is—


(A) on active duty under a call or order that does not specify a period of 30 days or less

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 987*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 49-MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES**

