### Question
What is the definition of dwell time?


### Answer
The definition of **dwell time** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 991*:

> the time a member of the armed forces or a unit spends at the permanent duty station or home port after returning from a deployment

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 991*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 50-MISCELLANEOUS COMMAND RESPONSIBILITIES**

