Pub. L. 104-201, div. A, tit. IX, subtit. B, sec. 926
DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 926. DEFINITIONS. In this subtitle: (1) The term “‘above the line’ force structure of the Armed Forces” means the force structure (including numbers, strengths, and composition and major items of equipment) for the Armed Forces at the following unit levels: (A) In the case of the Army, the division. (B) In the case of the Navy, the battle group. (C) In the case of the Air Force, the wing. (D) In the case of the Marine Corps, the expeditionary force. (E) In the case of special operations forces of the Army, Navy, or Air Force, the major operating unit. 110 STAT. 2629 (F) In the case of the strategic forces, the ballistic missile submarine fleet, the heavy bomber force, and the intercontinental ballistic missile force. (2) The term “Commission on Roles and Missions of the Armed Forces” means the Commission on Roles and Missions of the Armed Forces established by subtitle E of title IX of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Public Law 103–160; 107 Stat. 1738; 10 U.S.C. Ill note). (3) The term “military operation other than war” means any operation other than war that requires the utilization of the military capabilities of the Armed Forces, including peace operations, humanitarian assistance operations and activities, counter-terrorism operations and activities, disaster relief activities, and counter-drug operations and activities. (4) The term “peace operations” means military operations in support of diplomatic efforts to reach long-term political settlements of conflicts and includes peacekeeping operations and peace enforcement operations.