As used in this part:

1. (1) “Applicant” means a person who is prequalified and desires voluntary enlistment in the Arkansas National Guard and is being considered for entry;

2. (2)

   1. (A) “Assistant” means an Arkansas National Guard soldier, airman, or veteran whose primary duty is not recruiting (full-time or part-time to include Active Duty for Operational Support or a temporary recruiting position), who helps locate interested individuals to join the Arkansas National Guard.
   2. (B) This program is limited to soldiers or airmen in the rank (grade) of Major (O-4) or below and veterans of any grade;
3. (3) “Enlistee” means an applicant who has been found eligible and is accepted for enlistment or accession in the Arkansas National Guard;
4. (4) “Family” means spouse and children, including stepchildren;
5. (5) “He”, “she”, “his”, and “hers” include both male and female genders;

6. (6) “JEEP Assistant Agreement” means a contract between the State of Arkansas and an assistant that provides a new or prior service lead to a recruiter that results in an enlistment or accession as a result of their:

   1. (A) Efforts;
   2. (B) Mentorship; and
   3. (C) Assistance;

7. (7) “JEEP assistant payment”. The State of Arkansas shall compensate an assistant in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per new or prior service lead who enlists or accesses into the Arkansas National Guard and ships to initial training as a result of the assistant’s:

   1. (A) Effort;
   2. (B) Mentorship; and
   3. (C) Assistance;
8. (8) “Lead” means the name, address, and phone number of someone who may be interested in joining the Arkansas National Guard;
9. (9) “Prospect” means an individual who has agreed to an appointment with a recruiter;
10. (10) “Recruit” means a person newly enlisted or accessed into the Arkansas National Guard and not yet fully trained;
11. (11) “Recruiter” means a person whose job is to enlist or assess members into the Arkansas Army or Air National Guard and assigned or attached to the respective recruiting command; and
12. (12) “Veteran” means a former member of the Arkansas National Guard of any rank or grade who has met all requirements for veteran designation in accordance with Arkansas Code § 27-16-812.