### Question
How is the "assigned mission" defined?


### Answer
The term **assigned mission** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 482* as follows -

> any contingency response program plan, theater campaign plan, or named operation that is approved and assigned by the Joint Chiefs of Staff

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 482*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 23-MISCELLANEOUS STUDIES AND REPORTS**

