In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. “Former servicemember” means a former member of the federal service as defined in 5 U.S.C. § 8521(a) that: is eligible for unemployment insurance benefits for ex-servicemembers under 5 U.S.C. § 8521; and was in active service in connection with Operation Desert Shield or Operation Desert Storm. “UCX benefits” means unemployment insurance benefits for ex-servicemembers under 5 U.S.C. § 8521.