10 U.S.C. § 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 .)