# The Armed Forces Pension Regulations 2014, Regulation 21: Pensionable service

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) A member is in pensionable service under this scheme in any period in respect of which the scheme member is—
(a) employed in scheme employment; and
(b) receiving pensionable earnings or assumed pay.
(2) For the purpose of Part 4 (Pensions Accounts), a member is treated as being in a continuous period of pensionable service under this scheme if—
(a) there is no gap in pensionable service; or
(b) any gap in pensionable service does not exceed 5 years.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2336/regulation/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-pension-regulations-2014/regulation-21
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