### Question
How does the law define officer?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 3002*, **officer** is defined as:

> an officer of the commissioned corps

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

