### Question
How does the law define member of the naval service?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 5001*, **member of the naval service** is defined as:

> a person appointed or enlisted in, or inducted or conscripted into, the Navy or the Marine Corps

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 5001*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART I-ORGANIZATION > CHAPTER 501-DEFINITIONS**

