### Question
What is the definition of battle force ship?


### Answer
The definition of **battle force ship** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 8678a*:

> the following:


(A) A commissioned United States Ship warship capable of contributing to combat operations

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 8678a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > CHAPTER 863-NAVAL VESSELS**

