### Question
How does Navy and Marine Corps define partner organization?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 8617*, **partner organization** is defined as:

> an eligible nonprofit organization with whom the Secretary of the Navy enters into a contract, cooperative agreement, or other agreement under subsection (a) or a lease under subsection (d)

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 8617*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > CHAPTER 861-SECRETARY OF THE NAVY: MISCELLANEOUS POWERS AND DUTIES**

