### Question
Can you define what element of the defense acquisition system means?


### Answer
**Element of the defense acquisition system** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 2545*:

> an organization that employs members of the acquisition workforce, carries out acquisition functions, and focuses primarily on acquisition

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2545*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 149-DEFENSE ACQUISITION SYSTEM**

