### Question
How is the "reserve-component retired pay" defined?


### Answer
The term **reserve-component retired pay** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1447* as follows -

> retired pay under chapter 1223 of this title (or under chapter 67 of this title as in effect before the effective date of the Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act)

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1447*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 73-ANNUITIES BASED ON RETIRED OR RETAINER PAY > SUBCHAPTER II-SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN**

