### Question
How is the term program executive officer defined?


### Answer
The term **program executive officer** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1737* as the following:

> 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**

