### Question
How is the term minority group member defined?


### Answer
The term **minority group member** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 544* as the following:

> an individual who is—


(1) Asian American

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 544*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 5-AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY > SUBCHAPTER III-ADVISORY COMMITTEES**

