### Question
How is the "dependent child" defined?


### Answer
The term **dependent child** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2147* as follows -

> given the term “dependent” in section 1072(2)(D) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2147*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART III-TRAINING AND EDUCATION > CHAPTER 107-EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS ENLISTING FOR ACTIVE DUTY**

