### Question
How does NAVAL VESSELS define QDR 2001 combatant surface force risk assessment?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 7296*, **QDR 2001 combatant surface force risk assessment** is defined as:

> the risk assessment associated with a force of combatant surface vessels numbering 116 that is set forth in the report on the quadrennial defense review submitted to Congress on September 30, 2001, under section 118 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 7296*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > CHAPTER 633-NAVAL VESSELS**

