### Question
How does COMPENSATION FOR DISABILITY OR DEATH TO PERSONS EMPLOYED AT MILITARY, AIR, AND NAVAL BASES OUTSIDE UNITED STATES define allies?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1651*, **allies** is defined as:

> any nation with which the United States is engaged in a common military effort or with which the United States has entered into a common defensive military alliance

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1651*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-COMPENSATION FOR DISABILITY OR DEATH TO PERSONS EMPLOYED AT MILITARY, AIR, AND NAVAL BASES OUTSIDE UNITED STATES**

