### Question
How does the law define rank?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 101*, **rank** is defined as:

> the order of precedence among members of the armed forces

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

