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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1045* as follows -

> 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**

