### Question
Can you define what reserve-component annuity means?


### Answer
**Reserve-component annuity** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 1447*:

> an annuity provided by virtue of eligibility under section 1448(a)(1)(B) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1447*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 73-ANNUITIES BASED ON RETIRED OR RETAINER PAY > SUBCHAPTER II-SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN**

