### Question
How is the term eligible career bonus member defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible career bonus member** is defined in *37 U.S.C. § 354* as the following:

> a member of a uniformed service serving on active duty who—


(1) first became a member on or after August 1, 1986

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 354*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS > SUBCHAPTER II-CONSOLIDATION OF SPECIAL PAY, INCENTIVE PAY, AND BONUS AUTHORITIES**

