### Question
How does the law define grade?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 101*, **grade** is defined as:

> a step or degree, in a graduated scale of office or military rank, that is established and designated as a grade by law or regulation

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 1-DEFINITIONS**

