Difference between revisions of "Capability"

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{{definition|A capability is a demonstrable ability to respond to, and recover from, a particular [[threat]] or [[hazard]]. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61046/EP_Glossary_amends_18042012_0.pdf Glossary - Revision to Emergency Preparedness, Cabinet Office (2012)]</ref>}}
 
{{definition|A capability is a demonstrable ability to respond to, and recover from, a particular [[threat]] or [[hazard]]. <ref> [https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61046/EP_Glossary_amends_18042012_0.pdf Glossary - Revision to Emergency Preparedness, Cabinet Office (2012)]</ref>}}
 
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{{definition|Capability is the means to accomplish a mission, function, or objective. <ref name="DHSLex"> [http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/dhs-risk-lexicon-2010.pdf DHS Risk Lexicon 2010 Edition, September 2010]</ref>}}<br />
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===Standard Definition===
 
===Standard Definition===
 
==See also==
 
==See also==

Revision as of 00:44, 25 May 2015

Definitions

European Definitions

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Other International Definitions

National Definitions

United Kingdom

A capability is a demonstrable ability to respond to, and recover from, a particular threat or hazard. [1]


United States

Capability is the means to accomplish a mission, function, or objective. [2]


Standard Definition

See also

  • Emergency
  • Emergency Management
  • Incident
  • Response

Notes