### Question
How is the term product support defined?


### Answer
The term **product support** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 4324* as the following:

> the package of support functions required to field and maintain the readiness and operational capability of covered systems, subsystems, and components, including all functions related to covered system readiness

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4324*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart F-Major Systems, Major Defense Acquisition Programs, and Weapon Systems Development > CHAPTER 323-LIFE-CYCLE AND SUSTAINMENT**

