### Question
How is the "short-term work" defined?


### Answer
The term **short-term work** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 7299a* as follows -

> work that will be for a period of six months or less

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 7299a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > CHAPTER 633-NAVAL VESSELS**

