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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

A federal law that sets rules for how debt collectors can contact and treat people who owe money, aiming to prevent harassment and abuse.

Servicemember

An individual actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves.

Dependent

For military purposes, this typically refers to a service member's spouse or children who rely on them for financial support.

Security Clearance

Official permission granted by the government to an individual to access classified information or restricted areas, which is necessary for many military roles.

Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)

The primary body of law that governs the conduct of members of the United States Armed Forces and defines the military justice system.

Comptroller General (GAO)

The head of the Government Accountability Office, an independent agency that audits government programs and spending to ensure accountability to the public.

Selected Reserve

A component of the U.S. military reserves that is trained and ready for active duty, more so than other reserve components.