### Question
How is the "total service" defined?


### Answer
The term **total service** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 403r* as follows -

> given such term under chapter 83 of title 5.

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 403r*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-COORDINATION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY**

