Summary

WHO HAVE BEEN OR MAY BE ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY FOR EXTENDED SERVICE IN EXCESS OF 30 DAYS ARE ENTITLED TO THE PENSIONS. TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH BENEFITS ARE MATTERS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THIS OFFICE. ARE ENTITLED TO THE SIX MONTHS' DEATH GRATUITY AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW FOR BENEFICIARIES OF PERSONNEL OF THE REGULAR NAVY AND MEMBERS OF THE NAVAL RESERVE WHOSE DEATH OCCURS WHILE ON THE ACTIVE LIST. MEMBERS OF THE NAVAL RESERVE WHOSE ORDERS TO ACTIVE DUTY ARE FOR PERIODS OF INDEFINITE DURATION DURING THE EXISTING NATIONAL EMERGENCY. DO NOT OTHERWISE INDICATE THAT THE ORDERED DUTY IS FOR LESS THAN 31 DAYS. ARE WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 4 OF THE ACT OF AUGUST 27. EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE DISABLED OR DIE PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF 31 DAYS' ACTIVE SERVICE.