### Question
How does the law define defense acquisition authority?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2437*, **defense acquisition authority** is defined as:

> the Secretary of a military department or the commander of the United States Special Operations Command

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2437*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 144-MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS**

