§ 551. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1)
The term “dependent”, with respect to a member of a uniformed service, means—
(B)
his unmarried child (including an unmarried dependent stepchild or adopted child) under 21 years of age;
(C)
his dependent mother or father;
(D)
a dependent designated in official records; and
(E)
a person determined to be dependent by the Secretary concerned, or his designee.
(2)
The term “missing status” means the status of a member of a uniformed service who is officially carried or determined to be absent in a status of—
(C)
interned in a foreign country;
(D)
captured, beleaguered, or besieged by a hostile force; or
(E)
detained in a foreign country against his will.
(3)
The term “pay and allowances” means—
(D)
basic allowance for housing;
(E)
basic allowance for subsistence; and
(F)
station per diem allowances for not more than 90 days.