### Question
What does engineering or scientific duty mean?


### Answer
**Engineering or scientific duty** has the following meaning in *37 U.S.C. § 315*:

> service performed by an officer—


(1) that requires an engineering or science degree

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 315*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS > SUBCHAPTER I-EXISTING SPECIAL PAY, INCENTIVE PAY, AND BONUS AUTHORITIES**

