### Question
How does the law define weapon of mass destruction?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 12304*, **weapon of mass destruction** is defined as:

> given that term in section 1403 of the Defense Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 2302(1)).

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 12304*
  - Heading: **Subtitle E-Reserve Components > PART II-PERSONNEL GENERALLY > CHAPTER 1209-ACTIVE DUTY**

