### Question
How does the law define military technician (dual status)?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 8401*, **military technician (dual status)** is defined as:

> an employee described in section 10216 of title 10

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8401*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

