### Question
Can you define what force means?


### Answer
**Force** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 920*:

> action to compel submission of another or to overcome or prevent another's resistance by—


(A) the use or display of a dangerous weapon or object

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 920*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 47-UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER X-PUNITIVE ARTICLES**

