### Question
How is the term critical component defined?


### Answer
The term **critical component** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2218a* as the following:

> any of the following:


(A) A common missile compartment component

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2218a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROPERTY > CHAPTER 131-PLANNING AND COORDINATION**

