### Question
What is the definition of operational readiness?


### Answer
The definition of **operational readiness** is as follows in *6 U.S.C. § 741*:

> the capability of an organization, an asset, a system, or equipment to perform the missions or functions for which it is organized or designed

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

