### Question
How does ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY define significant military equipment?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2790*, **significant military equipment** is defined as:

> defense articles on the United States Munitions List for which special export controls are warranted because of their capacity for substantial military utility or capability

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2790*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 165-ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY**

