### Question
How does the law define milestone II decision?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2400*, **milestone II decision** is defined as:

> the decision to approve the engineering and manufacturing development of a major system by the official of the Department of Defense designated to have the authority to make that decision

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2400*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 141-MISCELLANEOUS PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

