As used in this chapter, "armed forces of the United States" means the forces and components of the:

1. (1) United States Army;
2. (2) United States Navy;
3. (3) United States Air Force;
4. (4) United States Marine Corps;
5. (5) United States Space Force; and

6. (6) United States Coast Guard.

   [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.51.