§ 741. Definitions

In this part:

• (1) The term “capability” means the ability to provide the means to accomplish one or more tasks under specific conditions and to specific performance standards. A capability may be achieved with any combination of properly planned, organized, equipped, trained, and exercised personnel that achieves the intended outcome.
• (2) The terms “credentialed” and “credentialing” have the meanings given those terms in section 311 of this title .
• (3) The term “hazard” has the meaning given that term under section 5195a(a)(1) of title 42 .
• (4) The term “mission assignment” means a work order issued to a Federal agency by the Agency, directing completion by that agency of a specified task and setting forth funding, other managerial controls, and guidance.
• (5) The term “national preparedness goal” means the national preparedness goal established under section 743 of this title .
• (6) The term “national preparedness system” means the national preparedness system established under section 744 of this title .
• (7) The term “national training program” means the national training program established under section 748(a) of this title .
• (8) The term “operational readiness” means the capability of an organization, an asset, a system, or equipment to perform the missions or functions for which it is organized or designed.
• (9) The term “performance measure” means a quantitative or qualitative characteristic used to gauge the results of an outcome compared to its intended purpose.
• (10) The term “performance metric” means a particular value or characteristic used to measure the outcome that is generally expressed in terms of a baseline and a target.
• (11) The term “prevention” means any activity undertaken to avoid, prevent, or stop a threatened or actual act of terrorism.
• (12) The term “resources” has the meaning given that term in section 311 of this title .
• (13) The term “type” means a classification of resources that refers to the capability of a resource.
• (14) The terms “typed” and “typing” have the meanings given those terms in section 311 of this title .