Is an ETA required to be a DOD employee?

An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is not a requirement to be a Department of Defense (DOD) employee. This means that individuals who are not employed by the DOD can still apply for and obtain an ETA. The process for obtaining an ETA is typically related to travel and can apply to various individuals, including contractors, civilians, and military personnel, without restricting eligibility solely to DOD employees. Therefore, the correct understanding is that the requirement for an ETA does not limit itself to those formally employed within the DOD structure.

The other options suggest that either only DOD employees, contractors, or government officials are included in the requirement, which misrepresents the broader applicability of the ETA beyond just the DOD employee category.