### Question
How does the law define intelligence component of the Department of Defense?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1599*, **intelligence component of the Department of Defense** is defined as:

> any of the following:


(1) The National Security Agency

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1599*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 81-CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES**

