### Question
How does ACQUISITION define covered designated major subprogram?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 4171*, **covered designated major subprogram** is defined as:

> a major subprogram designated under section 4203(a)(1) of this title that is a major subprogram of a covered major defense acquisition program

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4171*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart E-Research and Engineering > CHAPTER 309-TEST AND EVALUATION**

