### Question
How is the "research laboratory of the Department of Defense" defined?


### Answer
The term **research laboratory of the Department of Defense** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2272* as follows -

> any of the following:


(A) The Air Force Research Laboratory

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2272*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 135-SPACE PROGRAMS**

