In this chapter:
((1)) The term “dependent”, with respect to a member of a uniformed service, means—
((A)) his spouse;
((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—
((A)) missing;
((B)) missing in action;
((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—
((A)) basic pay;
((B)) special pay;
((C)) incentive pay;
((D)) basic allowance for housing;
((E)) basic allowance for subsistence; and
((F)) station per diem allowances for not more than 90 days.