### Question
How is the "Secretary" defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 12521* as follows -

> the Secretary of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 12521*
  - Heading: **Subtitle E-Reserve Components > PART II-PERSONNEL GENERALLY > CHAPTER 1214-READY RESERVE MOBILIZATION INCOME INSURANCE**

