### Question
What is the definition of black start exercise?


### Answer
The definition of **black start exercise** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 2920*:

> an exercise in which delivery of energy provided from off an installation is terminated before backup generation assets on the installation are turned on

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2920*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 173-ENERGY SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-ENERGY SECURITY ACTIVITIES**

