### Question
How does the law define availability?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2920*, **availability** is defined as:

> the availability of required energy at a stated instant of time or over a stated period of time for a specific purpose

#### 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**

