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Re: WITH HOLDING

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Originally Posted by excel2474 View Post
What is the definition of a "non-COTS assembly" according the the 2015 game manual. I don't see it in there.
You are correct. However, the definition of COTS is quite clearly defined. I think we may reasonable infer that a "non-COTS assembly" is an assembly which doesn't qualify as COTS.

Section 4.1: "Many rules in this section reference Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items. A COTS item must be a standard (i.e. not custom order) part commonly available from a VENDOR for all Teams for purchase. To be a COTS item, the COMPONENT or MECHANISM must be in an unaltered, unmodified state."

The key words in the definition being UNALTERED and UNMODIFIED.

From the Glossary: "COTS – a “Commercial, Off-The-Shelf” COMPONENT or MECHANISM, in its unaltered, unmodified state. A COTS item must be a standard (i.e. not custom order) part commonly available from the VENDOR, available from a non-Team source, and available to all Teams for purchase. Items that are no longer commercially available but are functionally equivalent to the original condition as delivered from the VENDOR are considered COTS and may be used."
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