### Question
How does RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT define milestone II decision?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2364*, **milestone II decision** is defined as:

> the decision by an appropriate official of the Department of Defense approving the full-scale development of a new major weapon system

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2364*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 139-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT**

