### Question
How is the term detainee defined?


### Answer
The term **detainee** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 44903* as the following:

> an individual in the custody or under the physical control of the United States as a result of armed conflict

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 44903*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart iii-safety > CHAPTER 449-SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-REQUIREMENTS**

