### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 4951*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Defense acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4951*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart I-Defense Industrial Base > CHAPTER 388-PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROGRAM**

