### Question
Can you define what serving on active duty during a war or other military operation or national emergency means?


### Answer
**Serving on active duty during a war or other military operation or national emergency** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1088*:

> service by an individual who is—


(A) a Reserve of an Armed Force ordered to active duty under section 12301(a), 12301(g), 12302, 12304, or 12306 of title 10 or any retired member of an Armed Force ordered to active duty under section 688 of such title, for service in connection with a war or other military operation or national emergency, regardless of the location at which such active duty service is performed

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1088*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part F-General Provisions Relating to Student Assistance Programs**

