### Question
How is the "contingency operation" defined?


### Answer
The term **contingency operation** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2333* as follows -

> provided in section 101(13) [3](#2333_3_target) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2333*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 137-PROCUREMENT GENERALLY**

