### Question
How does the law define competitive service position?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1792*, **competitive service position** is defined as:

> a position in the competitive service, as defined in section 2102(a)(1) of title 5

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1792*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 88-MILITARY FAMILY PROGRAMS AND MILITARY CHILD CARE > SUBCHAPTER II-MILITARY CHILD CARE**

