### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 1045*:

> any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1045*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 53-MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS**

