### Question
How does the law define hazardous duty?


### Answer
Under *37 U.S.C. § 301*, **hazardous duty** is defined as:

> duty—


(1) involving frequent and regular participation in aerial flight as a crew member, as determined by the Secretary concerned, except for a member who is entitled to incentive pay under section 301a of this title

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 301*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS > SUBCHAPTER I-EXISTING SPECIAL PAY, INCENTIVE PAY, AND BONUS AUTHORITIES**

