### Question
How does the law define minimum drinking age?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2683*, **minimum drinking age** is defined as:

> the minimum age or ages established for persons who may purchase, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2683*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROPERTY > CHAPTER 159-REAL PROPERTY; RELATED PERSONAL PROPERTY; AND LEASE OF NON-EXCESS PROPERTY**

