### Question
How does the law define mission assignment?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 741*, **mission assignment** is defined as:

> 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

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 741*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER II-COMPREHENSIVE PREPAREDNESS SYSTEM > Part A-National Preparedness System**

