### Question
How does DECORATIONS AND AWARDS define KDSM eligibility period?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 8756*, **KDSM eligibility period** is defined as:

> the period beginning on July 28, 1954, and ending on such date after the date of the enactment of this section as may be determined by the Secretary of Defense to be appropriate for terminating eligibility for the Korea Defense Service Medal

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 8756*
  - Heading: **Subtitle D-Air Force > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 857-DECORATIONS AND AWARDS**

