Section 2510.20  Definitions

Active Duty − means active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, as evidenced by a DD form 2, United States Uniformed Service Identification Card, marked "Active" or "Active Duty".

Department − means the Department of Natural Resources.

Members − means Illinois resident military, guard or reserve members.

Mobilization − means that Reserves or Guard Members were called to active duty by the President of the United States under Title 10 or Title 32, United States Code.

Service Abroad − means active duty service outside the states of the United States of America, its territories or possessions.

Verification of Service Abroad or Verification of Mobilization − means official documentation from the Department of Defense or the appropriate major command showing mobilization dates or service abroad dates.  Acceptable documents include a DD-214; a letter from the Illinois Department of Military Affairs for members of the Illinois National Guard, the Regional Reserve Command for members of the Armed Forces Reserve, the Major Command covering Illinois for active duty members; or personnel records for State employees mobilized.  A copy of orders shall not be accepted as verification.