### Question
How is the "inherently governmental functions" defined?


### Answer
The term **inherently governmental functions** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 4508* as follows -

> given such term in subpart 7.5 of part 7 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4508*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart G-Other Special Categories Of Contracting > CHAPTER 341-ACQUISITION OF SERVICES GENERALLY**

