RSA 458-E:1 Definitions.

As used in this chapter:
I. "Deploy" and "deployment" mean military service in compliance with military orders received by a member of the United States armed forces, including any reserve component thereof, to report for combat operations, contingency operations, peacekeeping operations, a remote tour of duty, or other active service for which the deploying parent is required to report unaccompanied by any family member. Deployment includes a period during which a military parent remains subject to deployment orders and remains deployed on account of sickness, wounds, leave, or other lawful cause.
II. (a) "Deploying parent" means a military parent who has been notified by military leadership that he or she will deploy or mobilize with the United States armed forces, inc