In computing the 70 or 90 days required under Sec. 3.3(a) active service which began before or extended beyond the war period will be included if such service was continuous. Broken periods of service during a war period may be added together to meet the requirement for length of service. [41 FR 18299, May 3, 1976, as amended at 44 FR 45932, Aug. 6, 1979]