### Question
How is the "Vietnam era" defined?


### Answer
The term **Vietnam era** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 12731* as follows -

> the period beginning on August 5, 1964, and ending on March 27, 1973

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 12731*
  - Heading: **Subtitle E-Reserve Components > PART II-PERSONNEL GENERALLY > CHAPTER 1223-RETIRED PAY FOR NON-REGULAR SERVICE**

