### Question
How does the law define Indochina war era?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1509*, **Indochina war era** is defined as:

> the period beginning on July 8, 1959, and ending on May 15, 1975

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1509*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 76-MISSING PERSONS**

