DEFINITIONS.

SEC. 641. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:(1) Capability.—The term “capability” means the ability to provide the means to accomplish one or more tasks under specific conditions and to specific performance standards. A capability may be achieved with any combination of properly planned, organized, equipped, trained, and exercised personnel that achieves the intended outcome.(2) Hazard.—The term “hazard” has the meaning given that term under section 602(a)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5195a).(3) Mission assignment.—The term “mission assignment” means a work order issued to a Federal agency by the Agency, directing completion by that agency of a specified task and setting forth funding, other managerial controls, and guidance.(4) National preparedness goal.—The term “national preparedness goal” means the national preparedness goal established under section 643.(5) National preparedness system.—The term “national preparedness system” means the national preparedness system established under section 644.(6) National training program.—The term “national training program” means the national training program established under section 648(a).(7) Operational readiness.—The term “operational readiness” means the capability of an organization, an asset, a system, or equipment to perform the missions or functions for which it is organized or designed.(8) Performance measure.—The term “performance measure” means a quantitative or qualitative characteristic used to gauge the results of an outcome compared to its intended purpose.(9) Performance metric.—The term “performance metric” means a particular value or characteristic used to measure the outcome that is generally expressed in terms of a baseline and a target.(10) Prevention.—The term “prevention” means any activity undertaken to avoid, prevent, or stop a threatened or actual act of terrorism.120 STAT. 1425