### Question
How does the law define civilian employee?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1587*, **civilian employee** is defined as:

> given the term "employee" by section 2105(a) of title 5.

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1587*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 81-CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES**

