defense acquisition authority
Defined in 2 places — 1 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
In this section, the term "defense acquisition authority" means the Secretary of a military department or the commander of the United States Special Operations Command.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2005–present10 U.S.C. § 2437Armed Forces · Development of major defense acquisition programs: sustainment of system to be replaced · in this section
- 2020–present10 U.S.C. § 4321Armed Forces · Degree granting authority for United States Army War College · in this section