### Question
How is the "units" defined?


### Answer
The term **units** is defined in *37 U.S.C. § 301* as follows -

> the significant increments of performance prescribed as qualifying standards in regulations promulgated by the President pursuant to this section

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 301*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS > SUBCHAPTER I-EXISTING SPECIAL PAY, INCENTIVE PAY, AND BONUS AUTHORITIES**

