### Question
How does the law define aviation service?


### Answer
Under *37 U.S.C. § 301a*, **aviation service** is defined as:

> the service performed, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, by an officer, and the years of aviation service are computed beginning with the effective date of the initial order to perform aviation service

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 301a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS**

