### Question
What is the definition of grade?


### Answer
The definition of **grade** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 101*:

> a step or degree, in a graduated scale of office or military rank, that is established and designated as a grade by law or regulation

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS     > CHAPTER 1-DEFINITIONS**

