### Question
How is the "Department of Defense emergency essential employee" defined?


### Answer
The term **Department of Defense emergency essential employee** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 6304* as follows -

> an employee of the Department of Defense who is designated under section 1580 of title 10 as an emergency essential employee

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 6304*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart E-Attendance and Leave > CHAPTER 63-LEAVE > SUBCHAPTER I-ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE**

