### Question
What does major system component mean?


### Answer
**Major system component** has the following meaning in *10 U.S.C. § 4251*:

> given that term in section 4401(b)(3) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4251*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart F-Major Systems, Major Defense Acquisition Programs, and Weapon Systems Development > CHAPTER 322-MAJOR SYSTEMS AND MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS GENERALLY > SUBCHAPTER III-MILESTONES FOR MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS**

