### Question
How is the "covered element of the intelligence community" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered element of the intelligence community** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 3239* as follows -

> an element of the intelligence community that is not an element of the Department of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3239*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

