Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “armed forces of the United States” means the active or reserve components of:

(1) the Army;

(2) the Navy;

(3) the Air Force;

(4) the Coast Guard;

(5) the Marine Corps; or

(6) the Merchant Marine.

As added by P.L.88-2004, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.64.