### Question
Can you define what service means?


### Answer
**Service** is defined as the following in *5 U.S.C. § 8401*:

> service which is creditable under section 8411

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8401*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

