### Question
How does ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS define Quadrennial Defense Review?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 2523a*, **Quadrennial Defense Review** is defined as:

> the review of the defense programs and policies of the United States that is carried out every four years under section 118 of title 10

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2523a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE MATTERS > Part A-Stockpile Stewardship and Weapons Production**

