### Question
What is the definition of Department?


### Answer
The definition of **Department** is as follows in *5 U.S.C. § 3304*:

> the Department of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 3304*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart B-Employment and Retention > CHAPTER 33-EXAMINATION, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-EXAMINATION, CERTIFICATION, AND APPOINTMENT**

