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5 U.S.C. § 5552

Title 5 Chapter 55 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 5552. Lump-sum payment for accumulated and accrued leave on entering active duty; election

An employee as defined by section 2105 of this title or an individual employed by a territory or possession of the United States or the government of the District of Columbia who enters on active duty in the armed forces is entitled to—

  • (1) receive, in addition to his pay and allowances from the armed forces, a lump-sum payment for accumulated and current accrued annual or vacation leave in accordance with section 5551 of this title ; or
  • (2) elect to have the leave remain to his credit until his return from active duty.

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