In clauses (1) and (2), the words “is retired or becomes entitled to retired or retainer pay” are substituted for the words “retired member”, since the words “retired member”, as defined in the source statute, included former members who have been awarded that pay.

In clause (1), the words “ ‘widow’ includes a widower” are omitted as covered by the definition of “spouse” in section 101(32) of this title.

1972—Puspan. L. 92–425 substituted “subchapter” for “chapter”.

1968—Puspan. L. 90–485 inserted provisions in cl. (2)(B) concerning children of the member who are at least 18, but under 23 and pursuing a full-time course of study or training and inserted text following cl. (2)(E) relating to children considered to be pursuing a full-time course of study or training.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 90–485 effective on first day of third calendar month following Aug. 13, 1968, see section 6 of Puspan. L. 90–485, set out as a note under section 1431 of this title.