### Question
How is the "officer candidate" defined?


### Answer
The term **officer candidate** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 3002* as follows -

> an individual who is enrolled in the basic officer training program of the Administration and is under consideration for appointment as an officer under section 3021(a)(2)(A) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 3002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 43-NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

