### Question
How is the term Department of Defense defined?


### Answer
The term **Department of Defense** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 5170b* as the following:

> the term "department" has under section 101 of title 10.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5170b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-DISASTER RELIEF > SUBCHAPTER IV-MAJOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

