### Question
How is the "deputy program manager" defined?


### Answer
The term **deputy program manager** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1737* as follows -

> the person who has authority to act on behalf of the program manager in the absence of the program manager

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1737*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 87-DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE > SUBCHAPTER III-ACQUISITION CORPS**

