### Question
Can you define what eligible surface warfare officer means?


### Answer
**Eligible surface warfare officer** is defined as the following in *37 U.S.C. § 319*:

> an officer of the Regular Navy or Navy Reserve on active duty who—


(1) is qualified and serving as a surface warfare officer

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 319*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS > SUBCHAPTER I-EXISTING SPECIAL PAY, INCENTIVE PAY, AND BONUS AUTHORITIES**

