### Question
How does the law define Berlin crisis?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 12731*, **Berlin crisis** is defined as:

> the period beginning on August 14, 1961, and ending on May 30, 1963

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 12731*
  - Heading: **Subtitle E-Reserve Components > PART II-PERSONNEL GENERALLY > CHAPTER 1223-RETIRED PAY FOR NON-REGULAR SERVICE**

