### Question
How is the "certifying official" defined?


### Answer
The term **certifying official** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2773a* as follows -

> an employee who has the responsibilities specified in section 3528(a) of title 31

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2773a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 165-ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY**

