Military dependents are the spouse(s), children, and possibly other familial relationship categories of a sponsoring military member for purposes of pay as well as special benefits, privileges and rights.

A dependent is a person who has a relationship to the military sponsor and is entitled to certain benefits by virtue of that relationship.

Who can qualify as a military dependent? Certain family members, such as a spouse or child under 21, are automatically entitled to dependency.

(a) "Dependent" means a spouse, birth child, adopted child, or stepchild of a military service member.

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