### Question
How does the law define reusable item?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 8675a*, **reusable item** is defined as:

> a demilitarized component or a removable portion of a vessel or equipment that the Secretary of the Navy has identified as excess to the needs of the Navy but which has potential resale value on the open market

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 8675a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > CHAPTER 863-NAVAL VESSELS**

