### Question
Can you define what KDSM eligibility period means?


### Answer
**KDSM eligibility period** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 6258*:

> 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. § 6258*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 567-DECORATIONS AND AWARDS**

