### Question
How is the "ancillary supporting facilities" defined?


### Answer
The term **ancillary supporting facilities** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2871* as follows -

> facilities related to housing units, including facilities to provide or support elementary or secondary education, child care centers, day care centers, child development centers, tot lots, community centers, housing offices, dining facilities, unit offices, and other similar facilities for the support of military housing

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2871*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROPERTY > CHAPTER 169-MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER IV-ALTERNATIVE AUTHORITY FOR ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF MILITARY HOUSING**

