### Question
How is the term creditable service defined?


### Answer
The term **creditable service** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 4054* as the following:

> service which is creditable under part I or II of this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 4054*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-INSTITUTE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL COOPERATION > SUBCHAPTER VIII-FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY > Part I-Foreign Service Retirement and Disability System**

