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10 U.S.C. 501: DefinitionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESCHAPTER 31-ENLISTMENTS
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§501. Definition

In this chapter “enlistment” means original enlistment or reenlistment.

(Added Pub. L. 90–235, § 2(a)(1)(B) , Jan. 2, 1968 , 81 Stat. 753 .)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Another section 501 was renumbered section 500a of this title.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 501 was renumbered 502 of this title.