### Question
Can you define what base quarter means?


### Answer
**Base quarter** is defined as the following in *5 U.S.C. § 9903*:

> given such term by section 5302(3).

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9903*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart I-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 99-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM**

