### Question
How does General Military Law define emergency situation involving a weapon of mass destruction?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 282*, **emergency situation involving a weapon of mass destruction** is defined as:

> a circumstance involving a weapon of mass destruction—


(1) that poses a serious threat to the interests of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 282*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 15-MILITARY SUPPORT FOR CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES**

