DFARS 237.173-2 Definitions. As used in this subpart-
Subsection Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 237.173-2
- Type
- Subsection
- Supplements
- FAR Subpart 37.1 Service Contracts-General
- Last amended
- 75 FR 67632 Effective Nov 3, 2010
- Text as of
- DFARS Change May 7, 2026
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this subsection.
Text
“Detainee” means any person captured, detained, held, or otherwise under the effective control of DoD personnel (military or civilian) in connection with hostilities. This includes, but is not limited to, enemy prisoners of war, civilian internees, and retained personnel. This does not include DoD personnel or DoD contractor personnel being held for law enforcement purposes.
“Interrogation of detainees” means a systematic process of formally and officially questioning a detainee for the purpose of obtaining reliable information to satisfy foreign intelligence collection requirements.
Federal Register history
Quick answers
What is DFARS 237.173-2?
DFARS 237.173-2 is a subsection of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Definitions. As used in this subpart-".
When was DFARS 237.173-2 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (DFARS Case 2010-D027)" (75 FR 67632), published Nov 3, 2010 and effective Nov 3, 2010.
Are changes to DFARS 237.173-2 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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