### Question
Can you define what relocating spouse of a member of the Armed Forces means?


### Answer
**Relocating spouse of a member of the Armed Forces** is defined as the following in *5 U.S.C. § 3330d*:

> an individual who—


(A) is married to a member of the Armed Forces (on or prior to a permanent change of station of the member) who is ordered to active duty for a period of more than 180 consecutive days

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 3330d*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart B-Employment and Retention > CHAPTER 33-EXAMINATION, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-EXAMINATION, CERTIFICATION, AND APPOINTMENT**

