### Question
How is the "Secretary" defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 9901* as follows -

> the Secretary of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9901*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart I-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 99-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL AUTHORITIES**

