### Question
How does the law define military forces of a state?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 831*, **military forces of a state** is defined as:

> the armed forces of a country that are organized, trained and equipped under its internal law for the primary purpose of national defense or security and persons acting in support of those armed forces who are under their formal command, control and responsibility

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 831*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 39-EXPLOSIVES AND OTHER DANGEROUS ARTICLES**

