### Question
How does MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS define Milestone A approval?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2431a*, **Milestone A approval** is defined as:

> a decision to enter into technology maturation and risk reduction pursuant to guidance prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for the management of Department of Defense acquisition programs

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2431a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 144-MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS**

