### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 5597*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 5597*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart D-Pay and Allowances > CHAPTER 55-PAY ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER IX-SEVERANCE PAY AND BACK PAY**

