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10 U.S.C. 1411: Rules of constructionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESCHAPTER 71-COMPUTATION OF RETIRED PAY
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§1411. Rules of construction

(a)  Construction of “First Became a Member”.⁠—For purposes of this chapter and other provisions of law providing for computation of retired or retainer pay of members of the uniformed services, a person shall be considered to first become a member of a uniformed service on the date the person is first enlisted, inducted, or appointed in a uniformed service.

(b)  References in Tables.⁠—Section references in tables in this chapter are to sections of this title.

(Added Pub. L. 99–348, title I, § 105 , July 1, 1986 , 100 Stat. 691 .)