; effect of inactivation (1) In general The period of inactivation from active service under the 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 3 years. (2) Total years of service Any service by a Reserve officer while participating in the program under this section shall be excluded from computation of the total years of service of that officer under section 14706(a) of title 10. (3) Retirement or transfer Any period of participation of a member in the program under this section shall not count toward— (A) eligibility for retirement or transfer to the Ready Reserve under chapter 841 or 1223 of title 10