### Question
How is the term Secretary defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 9901* as the following:

> the Secretary of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9901*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart I-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 99-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM**

