r/title-10-ARMED-FORCES wiki — defined terms
The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 10 defines, in section order.
“qualified training program” applies in that section
The term “qualified training program” means a training program in corrosion control, mitigation, and prevention that is— (A) offered or accredited by an organization that sets industry corrosion standards; or (B) an industrial coatings applicator training program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (popularly known as the “National Apprenticeship Act”; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.).
“overseas defense dependents’ school” applies in that section
the term “overseas defense dependents’ school” means the following: (1) A school established as part of the defense dependents’ education system provided for under the Defense Dependents’ Education Act of 1978 ( 20 U.S.C. 921 et seq.). (2) An elementary or secondary school established pursuant to section 2164 of this title that is located in a territory, commonwealth, or possession of the United States.
“overseas meal program” applies in that section
the term “overseas meal program” means a program administered by the Secretary of Defense to provide breakfasts or lunches to students attending overseas defense dependents’ schools. (e) Overseas Defense Dependents’ School Defined .— In this section,
“proficiency flying” applies in that section
the term “proficiency flying” means flying performed under competent orders by a rated or designated member of the armed forces while serving in a non-aviation assignment or in an assignment in which skills would normally not be maintained in the performance of assigned duties.
“covered foundation” applies in that section
The term “covered foundation” means a charitable, educational, or civic nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, that the Secretary concerned determines operates exclusively to support, with respect to a Service Academy, any of the following: (A) Recruiting. (B) Parent or alumni development. (C) Academic, leadership, or character development. (D) Institutional development. (E) Athletics.;
“Service Academy” applies in that section
The term “Service Academy” has the meaning given such term in section 347 of this title .
“data file” applies in that section
the term “data file” means a file of the military flight operations quality assurance (in this section referred to as “MFOQA”) system that contains information acquired or generated by the MFOQA system, including— (A) any data base containing raw MFOQA data; and (B) any analysis or report generated by the MFOQA system or which is derived from MFOQA data. (3) Information that is exempt under paragraph (1) from disclosure under section 552(b)(3) of title 5 shall be exempt from such disclosure even if such information is contained in a data file that is not exempt in its entirety from such disclosure.
“Class A accident” applies in that section
The term “Class A accident” means an accident involving an aircraft that results in— (A) the loss of life or permanent disability; (B) damages to the aircraft, other property, or a combination of both, in an amount in excess of the amount specified by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of determining Class A accidents; or (C) the destruction of the aircraft. (2) The term “mishap unit”, with respect to an aircraft accident investigation, means the unit of the armed forces (at the squadron or battalion level or equivalent) to which was assigned the flight crew of the aircraft that sustained the accident that is the subject of the investigation.
“poor air quality area” applies in that section
the term “poor air quality area” means an area— (1) that is subject to the national ambient air quality standards promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under section 109 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7409 ); and (2) that, as determined by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, is a nonattainment area with respect to any of those standards.
“certification mark” applies in that section
The terms “trademark”, “service mark”, “certification mark”, and “collective mark” have the meanings given such terms in section 45 of the Act of July 5, 1946 (commonly referred to as the Trademark Act of 1946; 15 U.S.C. 1127 ).;
“collective mark” applies in that section
The terms “trademark”, “service mark”, “certification mark”, and “collective mark” have the meanings given such terms in section 45 of the Act of July 5, 1946 (commonly referred to as the Trademark Act of 1946; 15 U.S.C. 1127 ).;
“Secretary concerned” applies in that section
The term “Secretary concerned” has the meaning provided in section 101(a)(9) of this title and also includes— (A) the Secretary of Defense, with respect to matters concerning the Defense Agencies and Department of Defense Field Activities; and (B) the Secretary of Homeland Security, with respect to matters concerning the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy.
“service mark” applies in that section
The terms “trademark”, “service mark”, “certification mark”, and “collective mark” have the meanings given such terms in section 45 of the Act of July 5, 1946 (commonly referred to as the Trademark Act of 1946; 15 U.S.C. 1127 ).;
“trademark” applies in that section
The terms “trademark”, “service mark”, “certification mark”, and “collective mark” have the meanings given such terms in section 45 of the Act of July 5, 1946 (commonly referred to as the Trademark Act of 1946; 15 U.S.C. 1127 ).;
“recognition item of nominal or modest value” applies in that section
the term “recognition item of nominal or modest value” means a commemorative coin, medal, trophy, badge, flag, poster, painting, or other similar item that is valued at less than $50 per item and is designed to recognize or commemorate service in the armed forces.
“common-funded budgets of NATO” applies in that section
The term “common-funded budgets of NATO” means the Military Budget, the Security Investment Program, and the Civil Budget of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (and any successor or additional account or program of NATO). (2) Fiscal year 1998 baseline limitation .—
“fiscal year 1998 baseline limitation” applies in that section
The term “fiscal year 1998 baseline limitation” means the maximum annual amount of Department of Defense contributions for common-funded budgets of NATO that is set forth as the annual limitation in section 3(2)(C)(ii) of the resolution of the Senate giving the advice and consent of the Senate to the ratification of the Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic (as defined in section 4(7) of that resolution), approved by the Senate on April 30, 1998 .
“contract” applies in that section
The term “contract” includes a grant, cooperative agreement, or other transaction.;
“contractor” applies in that section
The term “contractor” means any individual or entity that enters into a contract.;
“watch list” applies in that section
The term “watch list” means the watch list maintained under subsection (a).
“major satellite acquisition program” applies in that section
The term “major satellite acquisition program” has the meaning given that term in section 2275 of this title .;
“Milestone A approval” applies in that section
The term “Milestone A approval” has the meaning given that term in section 4251 of this title 10.
“major defense acquisition program” applies in that section
The term “major defense acquisition program” has the meaning given such term in section 4201 of this title .;
“Milestone B approval” applies in that section
The term “Milestone B approval” has the meaning given such term in section 4172(e)(7) of this title .;
“space major defense acquisition program” applies in that section
The term “space major defense acquisition program” means a major defense acquisition program for the acquisition of a satellite, ground system, or command and control system.
“covered entity” applies in that section
The term “covered entity” means a non-Federal entity that— (A) is organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States; and (B) is engaged in commercial space activities. (2) Launch support facilities .—
“launch support facilities” applies in that section
The term “launch support facilities” has the meaning given the term in section 50501(7) of title 51 . (3) Space recovery support facilities .—
“space recovery support facilities” applies in that section
The term “space recovery support facilities” has the meaning given the term in section 50501(11) of title 51 . (4) Space transportation infrastructure .—
“space transportation infrastructure” applies in that section
The term “space transportation infrastructure” has the meaning given that term in section 50501(12) of title 51 .
“commercial” applies in that section
The term “commercial entity” or “commercial” means a non-Federal entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States. (e) Transition Limitations and Reporting Requirements .— For each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, the Secretary of a military department shall— (1) with respect to any contract or other transaction authority entered into pursuant to subsection (b), limit the amount of the indirect costs that are reimbursable under paragraph (2)(B) of such subsection to not more than 30 percent, not to exceed $5,000,000 annually (based on fiscal year 2024 constant dollars), of the total amount of the direct costs reimbursable under …
“commercial entity” applies in that section
The term “commercial entity” or “commercial” means a non-Federal entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States. (e) Transition Limitations and Reporting Requirements .— For each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, the Secretary of a military department shall— (1) with respect to any contract or other transaction authority entered into pursuant to subsection (b), limit the amount of the indirect costs that are reimbursable under paragraph (2)(B) of such subsection to not more than 30 percent, not to exceed $5,000,000 annually (based on fiscal year 2024 constant dollars), of the total amount of the direct costs reimbursable under …
“space launch” applies in that section
The term “space launch” includes all activities, supplies, equipment, facilities, or services supporting launch preparation, launch, reentry, recovery, and other launch-related activities for both the payload and the space transportation vehicle. (2) Commercial entity .—
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means the following: (A) The congressional defense committees. (B) With respect to a notice or notification relating to an attempt by a foreign actor to disrupt, degrade, or destroy a capability that is intelligence-related, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.;
“United States critical national security space capability” applies in that section
The term “United States critical national security space capability” means a national security space capability of the United States provided by an asset on the critical asset list established by the Commander of the United States Space Command pursuant to Department of Defense Directive 3020.40, Department of Defense Instruction 3020.45, Joint Publication 3-01 of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or such other relevant requirements of the Department of Defense.
“covered foreign country” applies in that section
The term “covered foreign country” means any of the following: (A) A country described in section 1261(c)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 ( Public Law 112–239 ; 126 Stat. 2019 ). (B) The Russian Federation.;
“cybersecurity risk” applies in that section
The term “cybersecurity risk” means threats to and vulnerabilities of information or information systems and any related consequences caused by or resulting from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, degradation, disruption, modification, or destruction of such information or information systems, including such related consequences caused by an act of terrorism.
“launch vehicle” applies in that section
the term “launch vehicle” means a fully integrated space launch vehicle. (c) Notice and Exception .— The prohibitions in subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply to a contract if— (1) the Secretary determines it is in the national security of the United States to enter into such contract; and (2) not later than 7 days before entering into such contract, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, submits to the congressional defense committees a national security assessment for such contract that includes the following: (A) The projected period of performance (including any period covered by options to extend the contract), the financial terms, and a …
“anomaly” applies in that section
the term “anomaly” means any unplanned, irregular, or abnormal event, whether unexplained or caused intentionally or unintentionally by a person or a system. (h) Termination .— The Council shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
the term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives. (b) Exception .— The limitation in subsection (a) shall not apply to foreign governments that are allies of the United States. (c) Sunset .— The limitation in subsection (a) shall terminate on December 31, 2023 .
“basic GPS services” applies in that section
The term “basic GPS services” means the following components of the Global Positioning System that are operated and maintained by the Department of Defense: (A) The constellation of satellites. (B) The navigation payloads that produce the Global Positioning System signals. (C) The ground stations, data links, and associated command and control facilities.;
“GPS Standard Positioning Service” applies in that section
The term “GPS Standard Positioning Service” means the civil and commercial service provided by the basic Global Positioning System as defined in the 1996 Federal Radionavigation Plan (published jointly by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Transportation in July 1997).
“explosive ordnance” applies in that section
The term “explosive ordnance” has the meaning given such term in section 283(d) of this title .;
“explosive ordnance disposal” applies in that section
The term “explosive ordnance disposal” means the detection, identification, on-site evaluation, rendering safe, exploitation, recovery, and final disposal of explosive ordnance.
“appropriate committees of Congress” applies in that section
the term “appropriate committees of Congress” means— (1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
“major non-NATO ally” applies in that section
the term “major non-NATO ally” has the meaning given that term in section 2350a(i)(2) of this title .
“logistic support, supplies, and services” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “logistic support, supplies, and services” means food, billeting, transportation (including airlift), petroleum, oils, lubricants, clothing, communications services, medical services, ammunition, base operations support (and construction incident to base operations support), storage services, use of facilities, training services, spare parts and components, repair and maintenance services, calibration services, and port services.
“military region” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “military region” means the geographical area of responsibility assigned to the commander of a unified combatant command (excluding Europe and adjacent waters).;
“North Atlantic Treaty Organization subsidiary bodies” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “North Atlantic Treaty Organization subsidiary bodies” means— (A) any organization within the meaning of the term “subsidiary bodies” in article I of the multilateral treaty on the Status of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, National Representatives and International Staff, signed at Ottawa on September 20, 1951 (TIAS 2992; 5 UST 1087); and (B) any international military headquarters or organization to which the Protocol on the Status of International Military Headquarters Set Up Pursuant to the North Atlantic Treaty, signed at Paris on August 28, 1952 (TIAS 2978; 5 UST 870), applies.;
“transfer” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “transfer” means selling (whether for payment in currency, replacement-in-kind, or exchange of supplies or services of equal value), leasing, loaning, or otherwise temporarily providing logistic support, supplies, and services under the terms of a cross-servicing agreement.
“cooperative research and development project” applies in that section
The term “cooperative research and development project” means a project involving joint participation by the United States and one or more countries and organizations referred to in subsection (a)(2) under a memorandum of understanding (or other formal agreement) to carry out a joint research and development program— (A) to develop new conventional defense equipment and munitions; or (B) to modify existing military equipment to meet United States military requirements.;
“cost” applies in that section
the term “cost” means the total value of cash and non-cash contributions. (d) Restrictions on Procurement of Equipment and Services .— (1) In order to assure substantial participation on the part of countries and organizations referred to in subsection (a)(2) in cooperative research and development projects, funds made available for such projects may not be used to procure equipment or services from any foreign government, foreign research organization, or other foreign entity.
“covered equipment, munitions, and technologies” applies in that section
the term “covered equipment, munitions, and technologies” means— (A) conventional defense equipment, munitions, and technologies manufactured and developed by countries referred to in subsection (a)(2); and (B) conventional defense equipment, munitions, and technologies manufactured and developed domestically. (h) Secretary To Encourage Similar Programs .— The Secretary of Defense shall encourage member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, major non-NATO allies, and other friendly foreign countries to establish programs similar to the one provided for in this section. (i) Definitions .— In this section:;
“major non-NATO ally” applies in that section
The term “major non-NATO ally” means a country (other than a member nation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization) that is designated as a major non-NATO ally for purposes of this section by the Secretary of Defense with the concurrence of the Secretary of State.;
“NATO organization” applies in that section
The term “NATO organization” means any North Atlantic Treaty Organization subsidiary body referred to in section 2350(2) of this title and any other organization of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
“allied country” applies in that section
The term “allied country” means any of the following: (A) A country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (B) Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. (C) Any other country designated as an allied country for the purposes of this section by the Secretary of Defense with the concurrence of the Secretary of State.;
“North Atlantic Treaty Organization subsidiary bodies” applies in that section
The term “North Atlantic Treaty Organization subsidiary bodies” has the meaning given to it by section 2350 of this title .
“AWACS memorandum of understanding” applies in that section
the term “AWACS memorandum of understanding” means— (1) the Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ministers of Defence on the NATO E–3A Cooperative Programme, signed by the Secretary of Defense on December 6, 1978 ; (2) the Memorandum of Understanding for Operations and Support of the NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force, signed by the United States Ambassador to NATO on September 26, 1984 ; (3) the Addendum to the Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ministers of Defence on the NATO E–3A Cooperative Programme (dated December 6, 1978 ) relating to the modernization of …
“allied country” applies in that section
The term “allied country” means— (A) a country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; (B) Australia, New Zealand, Japan, or the Republic of Korea; or (C) any other country designated as an allied country for purposes of this section by the Secretary of Defense with the concurrence of the Secretary of State.;
“allied international organization” applies in that section
The term “allied international organization” means the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or any other international organization designated as an allied international organization for the purposes of this section by the Secretary of Defense with the concurrence of the Secretary of State.
“cooperative project” applies in that section
The term “cooperative project” means a jointly managed arrangement, described in a written cooperative agreement entered into by the participants, that— (A) is undertaken by the participants in order to improve the conventional defense capabilities of the participants; and (B) provides for— (i) one or more participants (other than the United States) to share with the United States the cost of research and development, testing, evaluation, or joint production (including follow-on support) of defense articles; (ii) the United States and another participant concurrently to produce in the United States and the country of such other participant a defense article jointly developed in a …
“defense article” applies in that section
The term “defense article” has the meaning given such term in section 47(3) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2794(3) ).;
“defense service” applies in that section
The term “defense service” has the meaning given such term in section 47(4) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2794(4) ).
“appropriate committees of Congress” applies in that section
the term “appropriate committees of Congress” means— (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (g) Other Logistical and Operational Support for the Armed Forces Defined .— In this section,
“other logistical and operational support for the armed forces” applies in that section
the term “other logistical and operational support for the armed forces”— (1) means the reasonable and proper costs of the armed forces for fuel, transportation, force protection (including cyber protection), training ammunition, utilities, and medical and maintenance services, including services required to maintain infrastructure, pre-positioned stocks, and equipment in good working order; and (2) does not include pay, allowances, and other normal benefits to which members of the United States armed forces are entitled.
“test facility” applies in that section
The term “test facility” means a range or other facility at which testing of defense equipment may be carried out.
“appropriate committees of Congress” applies in that section
The term “appropriate committees of Congress” means— (A) the congressional defense committees; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Partner country .—
“partner country” applies in that section
The term “partner country” means any of the following: (A) A member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (B) Australia. (C) Japan. (D) New Zealand. (E) The Republic of Korea. (F) Any other country designated as a partner country by the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, for purposes of this section. (3) Patient movement .—
“patient movement” applies in that section
The term “patient movement” means the act or process of moving wounded, ill, injured, or other persons (including contaminated, contagious, and potentially exposed patients) to obtain medical, surgical, mental health, or dental care or treatment.
“authorized expenditures” applies in that section
the term “authorized expenditures” means project expenses for which the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has agreed to contribute funding.
“NATO” applies in that section
The term “NATO” means the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.;
“NATO Innovation Fund” applies in that section
The term “NATO Innovation Fund” means the multi-sovereign, investment venture capital fund of NATO that provides secure investment in dual-use, high-impact technology.
“Five Eyes countries” applies in that section
The term “Five Eyes countries” means the following: (A) Australia. (B) Canada. (C) New Zealand. (D) The United Kingdom.;
“military medical cooperation” applies in that section
The term “military medical cooperation” means any of the following: (A) Information exchange. (B) Medical interoperability, including credentialing of health care personnel. (C) Medical education, training, exercises, and evaluation. (D) Medical research, development, trials, and evaluation. (E) Biodefense, including with respect to prevention, preparation, response, and investigation. (F) Medical logistics, including the recognition of MedCM, drugs and medical equipment. (G) Patient movement. (H) Any other areas for cooperation designated by the Secretary of Defense.;
“military medicine” applies in that section
The term “military medicine” means any of the following: (A) Combat casualty care including trauma. (B) Military infectious disease. (C) Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear medical support. (D) Deployed health care delivery. (E) Public health, health readiness, and force health protection. (F) Mental health. (G) Humanitarian response. (H) Anomalous health incidents. (I) Mass casualty management. (J) Any other areas of military medicine designated by the Secretary of Defense.
“contract working dog” applies in that section
the term “contract working dog” means a dog— (1) that performs a service for the Department of Defense pursuant to a contract; and (2) that is trained and kenneled by an entity that provides such a dog pursuant to such a contract.
“covered company” applies in that section
the term “covered company” means a company that has entered into a contract or agreement with the Department of Defense, assists the Department, or requires a facility to process classified information.
“decrement stock” applies in that section
the term “decrement stock” means such stock as is needed to bring the armed forces from a peacetime level of readiness to a combat level of readiness. (b) The President may authorize the sale outside the Department of Defense of a defense article described in subsection (a) if— (1) he determines that there is an international crisis affecting the national security of the United States and the sale of such article is in the best interests of the United States; and (2) he reports to the Congress not later than 60 days after the transfer of such article a plan for the prompt replenishment of the stocks of such article and the planned budget request to begin implementation of that plan.
“community adjustment” applies in that section
The terms “community adjustment” and “economic diversification” include the development of feasibility studies and business plans for market diversification within a community adversely affected by an action described in clause (A), (B), (C), or (E) of subsection (b)(1) by adversely affected businesses and labor organizations located in the community. (4);
“community infrastructure” applies in that section
The term “community infrastructure” means a project or facility described in subparagraph (B) that— (i) is located off of a military installation or on property under the jurisdiction of a Secretary of a military department that is subject to a real estate agreement (including a lease or easement); and (ii) is— (I) owned by a State or local government; or (II) a not-for-profit, member-owned utility service. (B) A project or facility described in this subparagraph is any of the following: (i) Any transportation project. (ii) A school, hospital, police, fire, emergency response, or other community support facility.
“covered educational institution” applies in that section
The term “covered educational institution” means a college or university that is— (A) a part B institution, as defined in section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1061 ); (B) an 1890 Institution, as defined in section 2 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 ( 7 U.S.C. 7601 ); (C) not affiliated with a consortium; and (D) located at least 40 miles from a major military installation. (f) Assistance Subject to Appropriations .— The authority of the Secretary of Defense to make grants under this section in any fiscal year is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose.
“defense facility” applies in that section
The term “defense facility” means any private facility producing goods or services pursuant to a defense contract.;
“economic diversification” applies in that section
The terms “community adjustment” and “economic diversification” include the development of feasibility studies and business plans for market diversification within a community adversely affected by an action described in clause (A), (B), (C), or (E) of subsection (b)(1) by adversely affected businesses and labor organizations located in the community. (4);
“military installation” applies in that section
The terms “military installation” and “realignment” have the meanings given those terms in section 2687 of this title . For purposes of paragraphs (1)(D) and (E) and (5)(D) of subsection (b) and subsection (d),
“realignment” applies in that section
The terms “military installation” and “realignment” have the meanings given those terms in section 2687 of this title . For purposes of paragraphs (1)(D) and (E) and (5)(D) of subsection (b) and subsection (d),
“rural area” applies in that section
The term “rural area” means a city, town, or unincorporated area that has a population of not more than 100,000 inhabitants.;
“depot-level maintenance and repair” applies throughout its chapter
the term “depot-level maintenance and repair” means (except as provided in subsection (b)) material maintenance or repair requiring the overhaul, upgrading, or rebuilding of parts, assemblies, or subassemblies, and the testing and reclamation of equipment as necessary, regardless of the source of funds for the maintenance or repair or the location at which the maintenance or repair is performed.
“acquisition function” applies in that section
The term “acquisition function” has the meaning given that term under section 1721(a) of this title .;
“functions closely associated with inherently governmental functions” applies in that section
The term “functions closely associated with inherently governmental functions” has the meaning given that term in section 4508(b)(3) of this title .;
“inherently governmental function” applies in that section
The term “inherently governmental function” has the meaning given that term in the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998 ( Public Law 105–270 ; 31 U.S.C. 501 note).
“Strategic Sourcing Plan of Action” applies in that section
the term “Strategic Sourcing Plan of Action” means a Strategic Sourcing Plan of Action for the Department of Defense (as identified in the Department of Defense Interim Guidance dated February 29, 2000 , or any successor Department of Defense guidance or directive) in effect for a fiscal year.
“covered depot” applies in that section
the term “covered depot” means any of the following: (1) With respect to the Department of the Army: (A) Anniston Army Depot, Alabama. (B) Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania. (C) Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania. (D) Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas. (E) Red River Army Depot, Texas. (F) Watervliet Arsenal, New York. (G) Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. (H) Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas. (I) Tooele Army Depot, Utah. (2) With respect to the Department of the Navy: (A) The following Navy depots: (i) Fleet Readiness Center East Site, Cherry Point, North Carolina. (ii) Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Site, North Island, California.
“reduced prices” applies in that section
the term “reduced prices” means prices for food and other merchandise determined using the price setting process specified in section 2484 of this title .
“physical infrastructure” applies in that section
the term “physical infrastructure” includes real property, utilities, and equipment (installed and free standing and including computer equipment), necessary to provide a complete and usable commissary store or central product processing facility. (2) (A) The Secretary of Defense may authorize a nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the United States to enter into a contract for construction of a shopping mall or similar facility for a commissary store and one or more nonappropriated fund instrumentality activities.
“commissary trust revolving fund” applies in that section
the term “commissary trust revolving fund” means the trust revolving fund maintained by the Department of Defense for surcharge collections and proceeds of sales of commissary stores. (h) Release of Certain Commercially Valuable Information to Public .— (1) The Secretary of Defense may limit the release to the public of any information described in paragraph (2) if the Secretary determines that it is in the best interest of the Department of Defense to limit the release of such information. If the Secretary determines to limit the release of any such information, the Secretary may provide for limited release of such information in accordance with paragraph (3).
“defense retail systems” applies in that section
the term “defense retail systems” means the defense commissary system and exchange stores system and other revenue-generating facilities operated by nonappropriated fund instrumentalities of the Department of Defense for the morale, welfare, and recreation of members of the armed forces. (c) Common Business Practices .— (1) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), the Secretary of Defense may establish common business processes, practices, and systems— (A) to exploit synergies between the defense commissary system and the exchange system; and (B) to optimize the operations of the defense retail systems as a whole and the benefits provided by the commissaries and exchanges.
“nonappropriated fund instrumentality” applies in that section
the term “nonappropriated fund instrumentality” means the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Navy Exchange Service Command, Marine Corps exchanges, or any other instrumentality of the United States under the jurisdiction of the armed forces which is conducted for the comfort, pleasure, contentment, or physical or mental improvement of members of the armed forces.
“an employee of a nonappropriated fund instrumentality” applies in that section
the term “an employee of a nonappropriated fund instrumentality” means an employee described in section 2105(c) of title 5 .
“personal information services” applies in that section
the term “personal information services” means the provision of Internet, telephone, or television services to consumers.
“authorized Fisher House residents” applies in that section
The term “authorized Fisher House residents” means the following: (A) With respect to a Fisher House described in paragraph (1) that is located in proximity to a health care facility of the Army, the Air Force, or the Navy, the following persons: (i) Patients of that health care facility. (ii) Members of the families of such patients. (iii) Other persons providing the equivalent of familial support for such patients. (B) With respect to the Fisher House described in paragraph (2), the following persons: (i) The primary next of kin of a member of the armed forces who dies while located or serving overseas.
“Fisher House” applies in that section
The term “Fisher House” means a housing facility that— (A) is located in proximity to a health care facility of the Army, the Air Force, or the Navy; (B) is available for residential use on a temporary basis by authorized Fisher House residents; and (C) is constructed and donated by— (i) the Zachary and Elizabeth M. Fisher Armed Services Foundation; or (ii) another source, if the Secretary of the military department concerned designates the housing facility as a Fisher House.;
“Fisher Suite” applies in that section
The term “Fisher Suite” means one or more rooms that— (A) meet the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1); (B) are constructed, altered, or repaired and donated by a source described in subparagraph (C) of that paragraph; and (C) are designated by the Secretary of the military department concerned as a Fisher Suite.;
“covered alcoholic beverage purchases” applies in that section
The term “covered alcoholic beverage purchases” means purchases of alcoholic beverages by a nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the Department of Defense with nonappropriated funds.;
“State” applies in that section
The term “State” includes the District of Columbia.
“property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense” applies in that section
The term “property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense” includes commissaries, all facilities operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Navy Exchange Service Command, the Navy Resale and Services Support Office, Marine Corps exchanges, and ships’ stores.
“sexually explicit material” applies in that section
The term “sexually explicit material” means an audio recording, a film or video recording, or a periodical with visual depictions, produced in any medium, the dominant theme of which depicts or describes nudity, including sexual or excretory activities or organs, in a lascivious way.;
“forced labor” applies in that section
The term “forced labor” means any work or service that is exacted from any person under the menace of any penalty for nonperformance and that the worker does not offer to perform.;
“XUAR” applies in that section
The term “XUAR” means the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China.
“congressional Joint Inaugural Committee” applies in that section
The term “congressional Joint Inaugural Committee” means the joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives referred to in section 507 of title 36 that is appointed with respect to the inauguration of a President-elect and Vice President-elect.
“Presidential Inaugural Committee” applies in that section
The term “Presidential Inaugural Committee” means the committee referred to in section 501 of title 36 that is appointed with respect to the inauguration of a President-elect and Vice President-elect.;
“intelligence committees” applies in that section
The term “intelligence committees” means the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.
“nonlethal excess supplies” applies in that section
The term “nonlethal excess supplies” means property, other than real property, of the Department of Defense— (A) that is excess property, as defined in regulations of the Department of Defense; and (B) that is not a weapon, ammunition, or other equipment or material that is designed to inflict serious bodily harm or death.;
“defense authorization Act” applies in that section
the term “defense authorization Act” means an Act that authorizes appropriations for one or more fiscal years for military activities of the Department of Defense, including authorizations of appropriations for the activities described in paragraph (7) of section 114(a) of this title . (g) Congressional Committees .— The congressional committees referred to in subsections (c)(1), (d)(1), and (e) are the following: (1) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate. (2) The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
“military welfare society” applies in that section
The term “military welfare society” means the following: (A) The Army Emergency Relief Society. (B) The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. (C) The Air Force Aid Society, Inc. (D) The Coast Guard Mutual Assistance.;
“services” applies in that section
The term “services” includes lighting, heating, cooling, electricity, office furniture, office machines and equipment, telephone and other information technology services (including installation of lines and equipment, connectivity, and other associated services), and security systems (including installation and other associated expenses).
“services” applies in that section
The term “services” includes the provision of lighting, heating, cooling, and electricity.;
“WIC office” applies in that section
The term “WIC office” means a local agency (as defined in subsection (b)(6) of section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1786 )) that participates in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children under such section.
“covered individual” applies in that section
The term “covered individual” means— (A) a member of the armed forces— (i) under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned; and (ii) who is separating from the armed forces; or (B) a veteran who was under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned while a member of the armed forces.;
“PPE” applies in that section
The term “PPE” means personal protective equipment that was damaged in combat or otherwise— (A) during the deployment of a covered individual; and (B) after September 11, 2001 .
“entity controlled by a foreign government” applies in that section
The term “entity controlled by a foreign government” has the meaning given that term in section 4874(c)(1) of this title .;
“veterans memorial object” applies in that section
The term “veterans memorial object” means any object, including a physical structure or portion thereof, that— (i) is located at a cemetery of the National Cemetery System, war memorial, or military installation in the United States; (ii) is dedicated to, or otherwise memorializes, the death in combat or combat-related duties of members of the armed forces; and (iii) was brought to the United States from abroad before 1907 as a memorial of combat abroad.
“controlled property” applies in that section
the term “controlled property” means any item assigned a demilitarization code of B, C, D, E, G, or Q under Department of Defense Manual 4160.21–M, “Defense Materiel Disposition Manual”, or any successor document.
“firefighting agency” applies in that section
The term “firefighting agency” means any volunteer, paid, or combined departments that provide fire and emergency medical services.
“State” applies in that section
The term “State” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any territory or possession of the United States. (2) Firefighting agency .—
“military animal” applies in that section
the term “military animal” means the following: (1) A military working dog, which may include a contract working dog (as such term is defined in section 2387) that has been transferred to the 341st Training Squadron. (2) An equid (horse, mule, or donkey) owned by the Department of Defense.
“eligible entity” applies in that section
the term “eligible entity” means each of the following: (A) The United States Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, and the Coast Guard Academy. (B) The professional military education schools listed in section 2162(d) of this title and the Defense Acquisition University. (C) A military museum. (f) Payment of Expenses .— The Secretary concerned may pay all necessary expenses in connection with the conveyance or transfer of a gift, devise, or bequest accepted under this section.
“Secretary concerned” applies in that section
The term “Secretary concerned” includes the Secretary of Defense.;
“services” applies in that section
The term “services” includes activities that benefit the education, morale, welfare, or recreation of members of the armed forces and their dependents or are related or incidental to the conveyance of a gift, devise, or bequest of real property or personal property under subsection (a) or (b).
“defense dependents’ school” applies in that section
the term “defense dependents’ school” means the following: (1) A school established as part of the defense dependents’ education system provided for under the Defense Dependents’ Education Act of 1978 ( 20 U.S.C. 921 et seq.). (2) An elementary or secondary school established pursuant to section 2164 of this title .
“gift” applies in that section
the term “gift” includes a devise of real property or a bequest of personal property. (f) The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. (g) In this section,
“qualified scouting organization” applies in that section
the term “qualified scouting organization” means the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and the Boy Scouts of America.
“gift” applies in that section
the term “gift” includes a bequest of personal property or a devise of real property.
“contribution” applies in that section
the term “contribution” includes a devise of real property or a bequest of personal property. (k) Regulations .— The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section.
“gift or donation” applies in that section
the term “gift or donation” means any gift or donation of funds, materials (including research materials), real or personal property, or services (including lecture services and faculty services).
“gift” applies in that section
the term “gift” includes a devise of real property or a bequest of personal property and any gift of an interest in real property.;
“National Defense University” applies in that section
The term “National Defense University” includes any school or other component of the National Defense University specified under section 2165(b) of this title . (f) The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section.
“family member” applies in that section
the term “family member” has the meaning given that term in section 451(a) of title 37 .
“travel benefit” applies in that section
the term “travel benefit” means— (1) frequent traveler miles, credits for tickets, or tickets for air or surface transportation issued by an air carrier or a surface carrier, respectively, that serves the public; and (2) points or awards for free or reduced-cost accommodations issued by an inn, hotel, or other commercial establishment that provides lodging to transient guests. (c) Condition on Authority to Accept Donation .— The Secretary may accept a donation of a travel benefit under this section only if the business entity referred to in subsection (b) that is the source of the benefit consents to such donation.
“appropriate congressional committees” applies in that section
the term “appropriate congressional committees” means— (1) the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives; (2) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and (3) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.
“corrective and preventive maintenance or repair” applies in that section
The term “corrective and preventive maintenance or repair” means— (i) maintenance or repair actions performed as a result of a failure in order to return or restore equipment to acceptable performance levels; and (ii) scheduled maintenance or repair actions to prevent or discover functional failures. (d) Compliance .— The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that contracting officers of the Department of Defense award contracts under this section to responsible offerors and monitor and ensure compliance with the requirements of this section.
“reflagging or repair work” applies in that section
The term “reflagging or repair work” means work performed on a vessel— (i) to enable the vessel to meet applicable standards to become a vessel of the United States; or (ii) to convert the vessel to a more useful military configuration.;
“simplified acquisition threshold” applies in that section
the term “simplified acquisition threshold” has the meaning given that term in section 134 of title 41 .
“defense personal property program” applies in that section
the term “defense personal property program” means the program of the Department of Defense for managing the shipment of the baggage and household effects for members of the armed forces or civilian employees of the Department, or any such successor program.
“air carrier” applies in that section
The terms “air carrier”, “aircraft”, “air transportation”, “cargo”, and “charter air transportation” have the meanings given such terms by section 40102(a) of title 49 .;
“air transportation” applies in that section
The terms “air carrier”, “aircraft”, “air transportation”, “cargo”, and “charter air transportation” have the meanings given such terms by section 40102(a) of title 49 .;
“aircraft” applies in that section
The terms “air carrier”, “aircraft”, “air transportation”, “cargo”, and “charter air transportation” have the meanings given such terms by section 40102(a) of title 49 .;
“cargo” applies in that section
The terms “air carrier”, “aircraft”, “air transportation”, “cargo”, and “charter air transportation” have the meanings given such terms by section 40102(a) of title 49 .;
“charter air transportation” applies in that section
The terms “air carrier”, “aircraft”, “air transportation”, “cargo”, and “charter air transportation” have the meanings given such terms by section 40102(a) of title 49 .;
“members of the armed forces” applies in that section
The term “members of the armed forces” means members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
“veteran” applies in that section
the term “veteran” has the meaning given that term in section 101(2) of title 38 .
“Department of Defense reimbursement rate” applies in that section
the term “Department of Defense reimbursement rate” means the amount charged a component of the Department of Defense by another component of the Department of Defense.