18-004.01 If a parent is absent due to active duty in the uniformed services

of the United States, that parent is still considered part of the assistance unit and his/her income is considered available to the unit. Uniformed service is defined as the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Environmental Sciences Services Administration, and Public Health Service of the United States. If a client states that separation is due to reasons other than performance in military service, the client must provide proof of bona fide separation.