### Question
How does the law define military medical or dental position?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 977*, **military medical or dental position** is defined as:

> a position for the performance of health care functions within the armed forces held by a member of the armed forces

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 977*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 49-MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES**

