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10 U.S.C. 12101: DefinitionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESCHAPTER 1203-ENLISTED MEMBERS
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§12101. Definition

In this chapter, the term “enlistment” means original enlistment or reenlistment.

(Added Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, § 1662(b)(1) , Oct. 5, 1994 , 108 Stat. 2988 .)

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Effective Date

Section effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, see section 1691 of Pub. L. 103–337, set out as a note under section 10001 of this title.