### Question
How is the "TRICARE program" defined?


### Answer
The term **TRICARE program** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1072* as follows -

> the managed health care program that is established by the Department of Defense under the authority of this chapter, principally section 1097 of this title, and includes the competitive selection of contractors to financially underwrite the delivery of health care services under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1072*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 54-COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE BENEFITS**

