; effect of inactivation (1) In general The period of inactivation from active service under a program under this section of a member participating in the program shall be such period as the Commandant shall specify in the agreement of the member under subsection (c), except that such period may not exceed three years. (2) Exclusion from years of service Any service by a Reserve officer while participating in a program under this section shall be excluded from computation of the total years of service of that officer pursuant to section 14706(a) of title 10. (3) Exclusion from retirement Any period of participation of a member in a program under this section shall not count toward— (A) eligibility for retirement or transfer to the Ready Reserve under either chapter 571 or 1223 of title 10