### Question
Can you define what designated system means?


### Answer
**Designated system** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 2357*:

> any system (including a major system, as defined in section 2302(5) of title 10, United States Code) that the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment designates for purposes of this section

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2357*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 139-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT**

