### Question
Can you define what covered acquisition program means?


### Answer
**Covered acquisition program** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 171a*:

> each acquisition program of the Department of Defense that materially contributes to—


(A) the nuclear command, control, and communications systems of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 171a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 7-BOARDS, COUNCILS, AND COMMITTEES**

