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 PUBLIC LAW 99-145—NOV. 8, 1985 account that change in law. Any such recalculation shall be made using the actuarial methods and assumptions described in subsection (b). (2) In making determinations under section 1466(a) of title 10, United States Code, for months during fiscal years 1985 and 1986 beginning on or after the effective date of any such change in law, the accrual percentage as recalculated under paragraph (1) shall be used in lieu of the accrual percentage that would otherwise be applicable. (d) DEFINITION OF ACCRUAL PERCENTAGE.—For purposes of this section, the term "accrual percentage" means the single level percentage of basic pay determined under section 1465(c)(l) of title 10, United States Code, for the purposes of computations under sections 1465(b) and 1466(a) of that title.

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98 Stat. 2623.

PART F—EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

SEC. 671. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS (a) CODIFICATION OF SECTION 902 PROGRAM.—(1) Part III of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end lo use prec. thereof the following new chapter: 2001. "CHAPTER 109—EDUCATIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS "Sec. "2171. General educational loan repayment program. "2172. Education loans for certain health professionals who serve in the Selected Reserve.

"§ 2171. General educational loan repayment program "(a)(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Secretary of Defense may repay— "(A) any loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq.); or "(B) or any loan made under part E of such title (20 U.S.C. 1087aa et seq.). Repayment of any such loan shall be made on the basis of each complete year of service performed by the borrower. "(2) The Secretary may repay loans described in paragraph (1) in the case of any person for— "(A) service performed— "(i) as an enlisted member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of an armed force; and "(ii) in a reserve component and military specialty specified by the Secretary of Defense; or "(B) service performed on active duty as an enlisted member in a military specialty specified by the Secretary. In the case of service described in clause (A) of the first sentence of this paragraph, the Secretary may repay a loan described in paragraph (1) only if the person to whom the loan was made performed such service after the loan was made. "(b) The portion or amount of a loan that may be repaid under subsection (a) is—

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