### Question
How is the "participating uniformed service" defined?


### Answer
The term **participating uniformed service** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1111* as follows -

> the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force, and any other uniformed service that is covered by an agreement entered into under subsection (c)

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1111*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 56-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTH CARE FUND**

