### Question
How does Miscellaneous define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 9901*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Defense

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

