### Question
How does the law define proficiency flying duty?


### Answer
Under *37 U.S.C. § 334*, **proficiency flying duty** is defined as:

> flying performed under competent orders by rated or designated regular or reserve component officers while serving in assignments in which such skills would normally not be maintained in the performance of assigned duties

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 334*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS > SUBCHAPTER II-CONSOLIDATION OF SPECIAL PAY, INCENTIVE PAY, AND BONUS AUTHORITIES**

