Members of the Armed Forces

Members of the Armed Forces include: 

• All individuals in active duty status (as defined in 10 U.S.C. 10147) in regular and reserve components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, and 
• Members of the National Guard while participating in exercises or performing duty under 32 U.S.C. 502, and members of the Ready Reserve while participating in scheduled drills or training periods or serving on active duty for training under 10 U.S.C. 10147.