### Question
How does the law define contingency operation?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2333*, **contingency operation** is defined as:

> provided in section 101(a)(13) 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**

