### Question
How does the law define program executive officer?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1737*, **program executive officer** is defined as:

> given such term in regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense.

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1737*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 87-DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE > SUBCHAPTER III-ACQUISITION CORPS**

