### Question
What does operational flying duty mean?


### Answer
**Operational flying duty** has the following meaning in *37 U.S.C. § 301a*:

> flying performed under competent orders by rated or designated members while serving in assignments in which basic flying skills normally are maintained in the performance of assigned duties as determined by the Secretary concerned, and flying performed by members in training that leads to the award of an aeronautical rating or designation

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 301a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS**

