### Question
How is the term covered designated major subprogram defined?


### Answer
The term **covered designated major subprogram** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 4171* as the following:

> a major subprogram designated under section 4203(a)(1) of this title that is a major subprogram of a covered major defense acquisition program

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4171*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart E-Research and Engineering > CHAPTER 307-TEST AND EVALUATION**

