### Question
What does defense acquisition authority mean?


### Answer
**Defense acquisition authority** has the following meaning in *10 U.S.C. § 4321*:

> the Secretary of a military department or the commander of the United States Special Operations Command

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4321*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart F-Major Systems, Major Defense Acquisition Programs, and Weapon Systems Development > CHAPTER 323-LIFE-CYCLE AND SUSTAINMENT**

