### Question
How is the term acquisition workforce defined?


### Answer
The term **acquisition workforce** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 101* as the following:

> the persons serving in acquisition positions within the Department of Defense, as designated pursuant to section 1721(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 1-DEFINITIONS**

