### Question
How does the law define major automated information system program?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2445a*, **major automated information system program** is defined as:

> a Department of Defense program for the acquisition of an automated information system (either as a product or a service) if—


(1) the program is designated by the Secretary of Defense, or a designee of the Secretary, as a major automated information system program

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2445a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 144A-MAJOR AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEM PROGRAMS**

