### Question
How does the law define enlistment?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 9131*, **enlistment** is defined as:

> original enlistment or reenlistment

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 9131*
  - Heading: **Subtitle D-Air Force and Space Force > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 913-ENLISTMENTS**

