32 C.F.R. § 887.1 Explanation of terms.
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(a) Certificate in lieu (CIL). A certificate issued in lieu of a lost or destroyed certificate of service, discharge, or retirement. (b) Service person. One who: (1) Is currently serving as a member of the Air Force; or (2) Formerly served in the active military service as a member of the Air Force and all military affiliation was terminated after September 25, 1947. (c) Surviving spouse. A survivor who was legally married to a member of the service at the time of the member's death. (d) Guardian. A person or group of persons legally placed in charge of the affairs of a service member adjudicated mentally incompetent.
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PART 887—ISSUING OF CERTIFICATES IN LIEU OF LOST OR DESTROYED CERTIFICATES OF SEPARATION
§ 887.1 Explanation of terms.