### Question
How is the term energy security defined?


### Answer
The term **energy security** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2924* as the following:

> having assured access to reliable supplies of energy and the ability to protect and deliver sufficient energy to meet mission essential requirements

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2924*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 173-ENERGY SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

