### Question
How does EMPLOYEES define covered agency?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 9101*, **covered agency** is defined as:

> any of the following:


(A) The Department of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9101*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart H-Access to Criminal History Record Information > CHAPTER 91-ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AND OTHER PURPOSES**

