In this part:

((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)) ** Credentialed; credentialing** The terms “credentialed” and “credentialing” have the meanings given those terms in .section 311 of this title

((3)) ** Hazard** The term “hazard” has the meaning given that term under .section 5195a(a)(1) of title 42

((4)) ** 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.

((5)) ** National preparedness goal** The term “national preparedness goal” means the national preparedness goal established under .section 743 of this title

((6)) ** National preparedness system** The term “national preparedness system” means the national preparedness system established under .section 744 of this title

((7)) ** National training program** The term “national training program” means the national training program established under .section 748(a) of this title

((8)) ** 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.

((9)) ** 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.

((10)) ** 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.

((11)) ** Prevention** The term “prevention” means any activity undertaken to avoid, prevent, or stop a threatened or actual act of terrorism.

((12)) ** Resources** The term “resources” has the meaning given that term in .section 311 of this title

((13)) ** Type** The term “type” means a classification of resources that refers to the capability of a resource.

((14)) ** Typed; typing** The terms “typed” and “typing” have the meanings given those terms in .section 311 of this title