### Question
How is the "minimum drinking age" defined?


### Answer
The term **minimum drinking age** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2683* as follows -

> the minimum age or ages established for persons who may purchase, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2683*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 159-REAL PROPERTY; RELATED PERSONAL PROPERTY; AND LEASE OF NON-EXCESS PROPERTY**

