### Question
How does the law define Chief Information Officer?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2223*, **Chief Information Officer** is defined as:

> the senior official designated by the Secretary of Defense or a Secretary of a military department pursuant to section 3506 of title 44

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2223*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 131-PLANNING AND COORDINATION**

