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major system component

Defined in 6 places of the United States Code.

The term "major system component"—

(A) means a high level subsystem or assembly, including hardware, software, or an integrated assembly of both, that can be mounted or installed on a major system platform through modular system interfaces; and

(B) includes a subsystem or assembly that is likely to have additional capability requirements, is likely to change because of evolving technology or threat, is needed for interoperability, facilitates incremental deployment of capabilities, or is expected to be replaced by another major system component.

Same definition in 2 sections

The term "major system component" has the meaning given that term in section 2446a(b)(3) of this title.

Same definition in 2 sections

  • 2016–present10 U.S.C. § 2366AArmed Forces · Major defense acquisition programs: certification required before Milestone A or Key Decision Point A approval · in this section
  • 2016–present10 U.S.C. § 2366BArmed Forces · Major defense acquisition programs: certification required before Milestone B or Key Decision Point B approval · in this section

Additional Definitions.—In this section, the terms "major system component", "major system interface", and "modular open system approach" have the meanings provided in section 2446a of this title.

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Additional Definitions.—In this section, the terms "major system component", "modular system interface", and "modular open system approach" have the meanings provided in section 2446a of this title.

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Additional Definitions.—In this subchapter, the terms "major system component", "modular system interface", and "modular open system approach" have the meanings provided in section 4401 of this title.

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In this section, the terms “major system component”, “modular system interface”, and “modular open system approach” have the meanings provided in section 2446a of this title.

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In this subchapter, the terms “major system component”, “modular system interface”, and “modular open system approach” have the meanings provided in section 4401 of this title.

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The term "major system component"—

(A) means a high level subsystem or assembly, including hardware, software, or an integrated assembly of both, that can be mounted or installed on a major system platform through well-defined major system interfaces; and

(B) includes a subsystem or assembly that is likely to have additional capability requirements, is likely to change because of evolving technology or threat, is needed for interoperability, facilitates incremental deployment of capabilities, or is expected to be replaced by another major system component.

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