### Question
How does RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT define covered system?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2366*, **covered system** is defined as:

> a vehicle, weapon platform, or conventional weapon system—


(A) that includes features designed to provide some degree of protection to users in combat

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2366*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT   > CHAPTER 139-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT**

