### Question
How does DEFINITIONS define officer?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 8001*, **officer** is defined as:

> a member of the naval service serving in a commissioned or warrant officer grade

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 8001*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART I-ORGANIZATION > CHAPTER 801-DEFINITIONS**

