### Question
What is the definition of officer restricted in the performance of duty?


### Answer
The definition of **officer restricted in the performance of duty** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 5001*:

> an officer of the Navy designated for engineering duty, aeronautical engineering duty, special duty, or limited duty, or an officer of the Marine Corps designated for limited duty

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 5001*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART I-ORGANIZATION > CHAPTER 501-DEFINITIONS**

