### Question
What does Secretary concerned mean?


### Answer
**Secretary concerned** has the following meaning in *10 U.S.C. § 2260*:

> provided in section 101(a)(9) of this title and also includes—


(A) the Secretary of Defense, with respect to matters concerning the Defense Agencies and Department of Defense Field Activities; 

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2260*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROPERTY > CHAPTER 134-MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY**

