### Question
How does the law define operational energy?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 138c*, **operational energy** is defined as:

> the energy required for training, moving, and sustaining military forces and weapons platforms for military operations

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 138c*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 4-OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE**

