10 U.S.C. § 671a

Current through P.L. 118-59 (published on www.congress.gov on 05/07/2024)
Section 671a - Members: service extension during war

Unless terminated at an earlier date by the Secretary concerned, the period of active service of any member of an armed force is extended for the duration of any war in which the United States may be engaged and for six months thereafter.

10 U.S.C. § 671a

Added Pub. L. 90-235, §1(a)(1)(A), Jan. 2, 1968, 81 Stat. 753.
Secretary concerned
The term "Secretary concerned" means-(A) the Secretary of the Army, with respect to matters concerning the Army;(B) the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to matters concerning the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard when it is operating as a service in the Department of the Navy;(C) the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to matters concerning the Air Force and the Space Force; and(D) the Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to matters concerning the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy.
active service
The term "active service" means service on active duty or full-time National Guard duty.