### Question
How is the term victim of an offense under this chapter defined?


### Answer
The term **victim of an offense under this chapter** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 806b* as the following:

> a person who has suffered direct physical, emotional, or pecuniary harm as a result of the commission of an offense under this chapter (the Uniform Code of Military Justice)

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 806b*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 47-UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

