### Question
Can you define what proficiency flying means?


### Answer
**Proficiency flying** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 2245*:

> flying performed under competent orders by a rated or designated member of the armed forces while serving in a non-aviation assignment or in an assignment in which skills would normally not be maintained in the performance of assigned duties

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2245*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 134-MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER I-MISCELLANEOUS AUTHORITIES, PROHIBITIONS, AND LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS**

