### Question
How does the law define PPE?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2568a*, **PPE** is defined as:

> personal protective equipment that was damaged in combat or otherwise—


(A) during the deployment of a covered individual

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2568a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROPERTY > CHAPTER 152-ISSUE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES**

