### Question
How does the law define officer in charge?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 801*, **officer in charge** is defined as:

> a member of the Navy, the Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard designated as such by appropriate authority

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 801*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 47-UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

