### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define period of military service?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 3911*, **period of military service** is defined as:

> the period beginning on the date on which a servicemember enters military service and ending on the date on which the servicemember is released from military service or dies while in military service

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3911*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

