### Question
What is the definition of ground combat exclusion policy?


### Answer
The definition of **ground combat exclusion policy** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 652*:

> the military personnel policies of the Department of Defense and the military departments, as in effect on October 1, 1994, by which female members of the armed forces are restricted from assignment to units and positions below brigade level whose primary mission is to engage in direct combat on the ground

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 652*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 37-GENERAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS**

