### Question
How does the law define private area?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 917a*, **private area** is defined as:

> the naked or underwear-clad genitalia, anus, buttocks, or female areola or nipple

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 917a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 47-UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER X-PUNITIVE ARTICLES**

