### Question
How does the law define legal officer?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 801*, **legal officer** is defined as:

> any commissioned officer of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard designated to perform legal duties for a command

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 801*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 47-UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

