### Question
How is the "national security" defined?


### Answer
The term **national security** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 948a* as follows -

> the national defense and foreign relations of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 948a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 47A-MILITARY COMMISSIONS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

