### Question
How does the law define District Commander?


### Answer
Under *33 CFR § 125.03*, **District Commander** is defined as:

> the officer of the Coast Guard designated by the Commandant to command a Coast Guard District.

#### Citation:
  - *33 CFR § 125.03*
  - Heading: **Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > PART 125—IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIALS FOR PERSONS REQUIRING ACCESS TO WATERFRONT FACILITIES OR VESSELS > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)**

