### Question
How does the law define component?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2403*, **component** is defined as:

> any constituent element of a weapon system

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2403*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 141-MISCELLANEOUS PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

