### Question
How is the term authorized exemptions defined?


### Answer
The term **authorized exemptions** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2212* as the following:

> those exemptions authorized (as of the date of the enactment of this section) under Department of Defense Directive 4205.2, captioned “Acquiring and Managing Contracted Advisory and Assistance Services (CAAS)” and issued by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology on February 10, 1992, such exemptions being set forth in Enclosure 3 to that directive (captioned “CAAS Exemptions”)

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2212*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 131-PLANNING AND COORDINATION**

